Stuffed Squid (Koonthal Nirachathu)🐙

Ingredients

• coconut oil: 2 tbsp
• small onion (finely chopped): 1
• garlic (finely chopped): 2 cloves
• small piece of ginger (finely chopped): 1
• green chili (chopped): 1
• turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
• red chili powder: 1/2 tsp
• black pepper powder: 1/2 tsp
• garam masala: 1/2 tsp
• grated coconut: 1/2 cup
• chopped coriander leaves: 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• medium-sized squid (cleaned, whole, with tentacles reserved): 4
• lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• coconut oil: 1 tbsp
• mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
• curry leaves: 1 sprig
• small onion (sliced): 1
• dried red chilies: 2
• crushed garlic: 1 tsp
• chili powder: 1/2 tsp