Crab Thoran | Njandu Thoran

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 kg Crab
• 1 large Ginger juliened
• 4 nos Green chillies
• Curry leaves A, a few
• 2 cup Coconut — grated
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Pepper powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves A, a few
• 3 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean the crab by removing the legs and outer shell and remove all the other dirts and wash it well.

2. Step 2

   Cut it into two pieces (2 halves).

3. Step 3

   Roast turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and pepper powder together in a pan without oil.

4. Step 4

   Mix the roasted masala with grated coconut.

5. Step 5

   Mix it well with hand for a better results.

6. Step 6

   Add juliened ginger, chopped green chillies and curry leaves to this coconut mixture and again mix it with hand.

7. Step 7

   Cook the crab pieces in a pan ( meen chatti is best) with little water, salt and little turmeric powder.

8. Step 8

   When the crab is cooked, add the coconut mixture along with garam masala and mix it well.

9. Step 9

   Cover it with a lid and cook until the dish is dry.

10. Step 10

    Because it is a `thoran` it should be dry.

11. Step 11

    Heat the oil in a pan.

12. Step 12

    Let the mustard seeds crackle and cook curry leaves and red chillies and pour it over the dish. Serve hot.