CRAB CURRY

INGREDIENTS

Crabs - 2 large
Onions - 2 large
Garlic - 6-7 flakes
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Ginger paste - 2 tsp
Tomato - 1
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1-2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1-2 tsp
Sunflower or mustard oil - half cup

PROCEDURE

First cut off the legs of the crab. Tap lightly on the thicker legs to crack them a little. Cut off the narrow ends of the thinner legs. Now tap at the center of the body to crack the shell at the center. Remove the shell of the body. There is some fat inside the shell. Scoop it out and keep aside. Now remove the feathery shaped things from the body. Remove away all other parts such as eyes, which need not be cooked. Wash the legs and body well. Smear them 1 tsp salt and half tsp turmeric powder. Keep on a colander for 30 minutes.
Heat 4 tsp oil in a wok. When oil smokes shift in the crabs to the wok. Stir well and fry for 2-4 minutes on high flame. Remove the fried crabs in a bowl. Make a paste of the onion, garlic and tomato. Heat 6 tsp of oil in the wok. When oil smokes add the paste of onion, garlic and tomato. Add the cumin, coriander and half tsp turmeric powder. Add half tsp salt and the fat that was kapt aside. Add the ginger paste last of all. Fry all till light brown. Now add 2 cups of water. When it boils add the fried crabs. Let boil on high flame. Stir till gravy thickens and almost clings to the crab. You can also add boiled potatoes or shredded and boiled cabbage with the crab curry.
Your crab curry is ready.

Posted by Keya