Ingredients

• 1 lb - crab, cleaned, with shells on
• 5-6 - garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2" piece - ginger, finely chopped
• 2 - green chillies, slit
• 1/2 tsp - tamarind pulp
• 1 - small tomato
• 2 - shallots
• 1 bunch - coriander leaves
• a few curry leaves
• 1 - small red chilli
• 1 tsp - garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• salt to taste
• vegetable oil

How to Make Indian Crab Masala

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add the curry leaves, red chilli, ginger and garlic. Saute for a few minutes.
• Add the chopped shallots and fry until soft.
• Add green chillies, tamarind pulp and the powders to the masala.
• Add the chopped tomato and the crab and mix well.
• Add 1/2 glass of water and salt and cook on low flame until the crab is cooked.
• Garnish with chopped coriander.