Special Crab Masala
A spicy crab masala
Servings Prep Time
3people 30minutes
Servings Prep Time
3people 30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Clean and wash the crabs. For cleaning the crab, first plug the legs and cut into 2 pieces of large legs.Now open the shell and clean inside of the crab.
  2. Cut the cleaned crab into 2 pieces.
  3. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add cinnamon, cardamom. cloves and bay leaves and fry for few seconds.
  4. Add grated coconut and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Add coriander seeds, fennel seeds and fry combined with all the ingredients.
  6. Grind the above with some water.
  7. Heat oil in a kadai. Add chopped onion and saute till it turns light golden colour.
  8. Add ginger-garlic paste. Saute well.
  9. Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
  10. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.
  11. Add the crab and stir well for 1 minute.
  12. Add the masala paste and mix well.
  13. Pour enough water to cook.
  14. Cover and cook on full flame for 1 minute. Stir and cook for 15 – 20 minutes on low flame.
  15. When done, transfer the contents to a serving bowl.
  16. Garnish with coriander leaves.