Kanava/squid thoran

1. Crush together grated coconut,ginger,garlic,green chillies,half of curry leaves
turmeric powder and red chilli powder.

2. Soak tamarind in 3-4 tblpsn water for about 10 mints.Then sqeeze out the juice and keep aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.Add chopped onion and curry leaves. Saute till the onions turn light brown.Then add crushed paste and saute till raw smell goes.Add kanava/squid pieces and tamarind juice.Mix well.Sprinkle enough salt.Cover and cook for about 5-7 mints or until kanava is cooked well and all the water dries up.( don't overcook; as they become rubbery).

4. Finally add 1 tspn oil and saute for 1 more mint in low flame.Remove from fire and cover with a tight lid.Let it rest for 5 mint.
Enjoy with rice.