Name: Crab Masala recipe by Akum Jamir at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Crab 5; Bay leaf 1; Cinnamon 1 small stick; Cardamom 4; Fennel Seeds 1 tsp; Onion 2 medium finely chopped; Curry leaves 1 sprig; Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp; Tomato 2 medium finely chopped; Turmeric powder 1 tsp; Red chilly powder 2 tsp; Coriander powder 2 tsp; Pepper powder 1/2 tsp; Coconut oil 3 tsp; Salt to taste; Coriander leaves a handful chopped; Water 1/2 cup; For Grinding; Coconut 1/2 cup; Fennel Seeds 1 tsp; Curry leaves 1 sprig; Green chilly 2

Ingredients Serving: 2

Crab 5
Bay leaf 1
Cinnamon 1 small stick
Cardamom 4
Fennel Seeds 1 tsp
Onion 2 medium finely chopped
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp
Tomato 2 medium finely chopped
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Red chilly powder 2 tsp
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Pepper powder 1/2 tsp
Coconut oil 3 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves a handful chopped
Water 1/2 cup
For Grinding
Coconut 1/2 cup
Fennel Seeds 1 tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Green chilly 2

Instructions

Wash the Crab thoroughly in water and keep aside.
Grind the coconut, curry leaves, fennel seeds, green chili to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add the whole spices - bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon and fennel seeds and let them sizzle.
Add the curry leaves, onions and saute until they turn transparent.
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes off.
Add the chopped tomatoes, cover and cook till it turns mushy.
Add the spice powders - turmeric, red chili, pepper, coriander powder and salt, mix well, cover with lid and let it cook till oil separates from the sides.
Add the crab and mix well so that all the masala is well coated with the crab.
Cover the pan and continue to cook till the crab changes its colour for around 5 mins.
Add the grounded paste, mix well, add ½ cup water, cover the pan and cook for around 5-10 mins in medium heat.
Increase the heat and cook till the masala thickens.
Add chopped coriander leaves, give a quick stir and take off the heat.

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