Crab Curry
- Ingredients
1kg crabs
Salt, turmeric
Oil for frying
1 tbsp kachampuli
Limejuice
Fried Masala:
2 tbsp whole coriander seeds
1 tsp whole peppercorns
8 dry, whole red chillies
½ tsp jeera
½ tsp mustard seeds
few grains of methi seeds
1-inch fresh ginger
Method
Heat 2 tbsp oil, reduce the flame, and fry all the above ingredients for 1 -2 mins.
Then add: 6 medium onions, sliced, & fry till onions become light brown & limp.
Add ¼ coconut, grated & fry the whole mixture until dark brown, & it releases its aroma.
Remove from fire, & when cool, add 4 large, ripe tomatoes, grind the whole mixture to a smooth paste, & add to the crabs.
Wash out the spice mixture from the mixer, & reserve 2 cups of this spice water.
Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a vessel &add all the crabs with masala paste & stir well. Fry for about 5 mins.
Add 2 cups of masala water, & cook uncovered, on a slow fire, for about 15 mins or less.
Add 1 tbsp Kachampuli (Brindleberry), simmer for a few minutes until the oil rises.
1 whole garlic, split into pods
