Crab Masala
Ingredients
1. 1 lb Crabs- cleaned with shells on
2. 5-6 Garlic cloves finely chopped
3. 1/2 " Ginger finely choped
4. 2 Green Chillies slit
5. 1/2 tsp Tamarind pulp
6. 1 small Tomato
7. 2 Shallots
8. A small bunch of Coriander leaves
9. 5-6 Curry Leaves and a small Red Chilli
10.1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
11. 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
12. 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
13. Salt to taste
14. Vegetable Oil
Method:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add curry leaves and red chilli. Fry till aroma comes out.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a couple of minutes. Now add the chopped onions and fry till soft.
- Add green chillies and the powders to the masala. Make a paste out of the tamarind pulp with some warm water and add this as well.
- Add chopped tomatoes and the uncooked crab and mix well. Add 1/2 a glass of water and salt and cook on low flame till the crab is cooked.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and serve Hot with rice.
You can use the same recipe for prawns, mussels or
any other shell fish.
