To make masala, heat coconut oil in a clay pot.
Add ginger and garlic and saute for a minute.
Add 10-12 curry leaves and onion, saute till
they turn translucent.
Add slit green chillies, tomatoes and salt
to taste and cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
Add red chilly powder,turmeric powder and
tamarind extract and cook till oil separates from the masala.
Add the squid pieces, coat them with masala
and cover and cook till fully done.
Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot.