Ingredients

• 2 medium sized crabs
• 3 medium sized onions (very finely chopped)
• 3 tomatoes (very finely chopped)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1.5 tsp - garam masala powder
• 3/4 to 1 tsp - red chilli powder (or as per taste)
• 10 to 12 peppercorns
• 1 tsp - fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp - grated coconut
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1.5 tsp - ginger-garlic paste
• 3 to 4 tbsp - oil
• salt to taste

How to Make Crab Stew Masala

• Wash the crabs well. Boil the crabs in sufficient water for few minutes (approximately 2 boils).
• Remove carefully and keep aside.
• Dry roast the peppercorns, fennel seeds, grated coconut and cinnamon on a medium flame till aromatic.Grind to a fine paste using little water.
• Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
• Add bay leaves. Saute for 2 to 3 seconds.
• Add onions and ginger- garlic paste. Saute on a low flame till the onions turn golden in colour.
• Add tomatoes and salt.
• Cook on a low flame till the tomatoes are tender.
• Add garam masala powder and red chilli powder.
• Cook on a low flame till oil separates.
• Place the crabs carefully in the onion- tomato mixture.
• Add the ground paste and one cup water.
• Cook on a low flame till the crabs are well coated with the gravy.
• Serve hot with rotis or steamed rice.