Njendu (crab) Curry (Step By Step Photos)
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this crab curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 500 g Crab
- 4 Pods Garlic
- 2 Onion
- 2 Tomato
- 2 Green chilly
- 1 tsp Pepper
- Curry leaves, to taste
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- Coconut milk of 1 coconut
- Salt, to taste
- Water, to taste
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a vessel and sautT onion, salt and garlic in it.
Step 2
Add tomato and green chilly. cook again.
Step 3
Add turmeric powder and chilly powder. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 4
Pour water as needed and mix in the cleaned crab. Let it boil.
Step 5
Pour coconut milk and mix in the curry leaves and mashed pepper.
Step 6
Let it boil.
Step 7
Serve it with pathiri or rice and feel the exotic taste of this seafood.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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