Ingredients

• 3 - blue crabs
• 3 - green chillies, slit lengthwise
• 1 tsp - black mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 2.5 tbsp - white mustard seeds
• 3 tbsp - lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp - oil
• Water as required

How to Make Crab in mustard and lemon juice gravy

• Cut and wash the crabs thoroughly.
• Soak the white mustard seeds in 1/4 cup of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Blend well to a fine paste.
• In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil and add 1 tsp mustard seeds.
• When it splutters, add the slit green chillies and turmeric powder and saute for a minute.
• Add 2 cups of water.
• When it starts to boil, add the mustard paste, salt and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the crabs, cover and cook on medium heat.
• Once the crabs are almost done, add the lemon juice and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve hot with rice.
• Recipe Courtesy: http://www.onlyfishrecipes.com/