Goan Crab Xacuti

Contains: shellfish

• Black pepper

  3 g

• Cinnamon

  2 g

• Cloves

  4 pc

• Coriander seeds

  8 g

• Crab

  500 g

• Cumin seeds

  4 g

• Dried red chilli

  6 pc

• Freshly grated coconut

  80 g

• Ginger-garlic paste

  25 g

• Oil

  40 ml

• Onion

  150 g

• Poppy seeds

  8 g

• Salt

  to taste

• Tamarind pulp

  15 g

• Turmeric powder

  3 g

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Method

1. 1Clean the crabs and crack the claws lightly.
2. 2Dry-roast grated coconut till deep brown, then set aside.
3. 3Roast coriander, cumin, poppy seeds, peppercorns, cloves and cinnamon.
4. 4Roast the dried red chillies briefly till fragrant.
5. 5Grind the roasted coconut and spices with a little water to a dark paste.
6. 6Heat oil and fry sliced onion till browned.
7. 7Add ginger-garlic paste and turmeric, saute well.
8. 8Stir in the ground xacuti masala and cook till oil separates.
9. 9Add water to reach a thick gravy and bring to a boil.
10. 10Add the crab pieces and salt, cover and simmer.
11. 11Cook 15 minutes till the crab is done and the gravy clings.
12. 12Finish with tamarind pulp and serve hot with rice.