Easy Crab Masala

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 kg Crabs cleaned with shells on, Njandu
• 6 nos Garlic cloves — minced
• 1" piece Ginger — minced
• 2 nos Green chillies — slit
• 1/2 tsp Tamarind pulp or paste (Puli)
• 1 nos Tomato — chopped
• 2 nos Shallots — finely chopped (Kunjulli)
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 nos Dry red chilly (Kollamulaku)
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Chilly powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp Veg oil
• 300 ml Water
• Coriander leaves for garnishing A small bunch — chopped

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing Easy Crab Masala, first Heat the oil in a pan.

2. Step 2

   Add curry leaves and red chilly and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Step 3

   Add ginger and garlic and Let it cook for 2 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Add the chopped onions and cook, until soft and transparent.

5. Step 5

   Add green chillies, garam masala, turmeric and salt, stir and cover.

6. Step 6

   If you are using the tamarind pulp, make a paste with some warm water and add this to the pan as well and Let it cook for 2 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Add the chopped tomatoes, the uncooked crab and Stir everything together thoroughly.

8. Step 8

   Add water and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, until the crab is cooked.

9. Step 9

   Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

10. Step 10

    Crab Masala is ready.

11. Step 11

    Serve Crab Masala hot with rice.