Nandu Masala - Tamil Crab

Contains: shellfish

• Black pepper

  4 g

• Coriander seeds

  8 g

• Crab

  500 g

• Curry leaves

  5 g

• Fennel seeds

  4 g

• Freshly grated coconut

  70 g

• Ginger-garlic paste

  25 g

• Green chilli

  15 g

• Mustard seeds

  3 g

• Oil

  40 ml

• Onion

  150 g

• Red chili powder

  8 g

• Salt

  to taste

• Tomato

  100 g

• Turmeric powder

  3 g

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Method

1. 1Clean the crabs and crack the claws lightly.
2. 2Dry-roast grated coconut, fennel, peppercorns and coriander seeds.
3. 3Grind the roasted mix to a paste with a little water.
4. 4Heat oil and splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves.
5. 5Add sliced onion and fry till golden.
6. 6Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli, saute well.
7. 7Stir in chopped tomato and cook till pulpy.
8. 8Add red chilli powder, turmeric and the ground paste.
9. 9Fry the masala till the oil separates.
10. 10Add the crab and toss to coat in the masala.
11. 11Add water, cover and cook 15 minutes till the crab is done.
12. 12Cook uncovered till thick, then serve hot with rice.