Miruhulee Boava

Ingredients

 * 250 g octopus arms (well cleaned, sliced thinly)
 * 20 g dried chilli
 * 100 g onion
 * 20 garlic cloves
 * 1 tsp cumin
 * 2 curry leaves
 * 2 tsp black peppercorns
 * 2 pieces rampe leaf
 * 60 ml coconut oil
 * salt to season

Directions

 * 1) Fry half the onion and garlic together with the curry leaves and rampe leaf until onions are golden brown.
 * 2) Blend the rest of the spice mixture to a smooth thick paste.
 * 3) Add the octopus and the spice paste and seasoning.
 * 4) Braise over a low heat for 20 minutes.