Take ingredients for grinding in a blender and make it into a coarse paste. dont add water while grinding. Set aside.

Heat oil in a frying pan, add the ground masala, along with curry leaves and chillies and cook till golden.

Now add in tomatoes and cook till mushy.

Now add in chilli, coriander and turmeric powder and mix well.

Add squid and cook for 5 mins on high.

Now add in garam masala, fennel seed powder and pepper powder and saute on high for another 5 mins or so.

Add lemon juice and salt and mix well. Serve.