Crab – 4
Onion – 2 medium
Malavani masala/Red chilly powder – 2 to 3 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper – 7 to 8
Clove – 4
Cinnamon stick - 1
Grated fresh coconut – ½ cup
Garlic – 4
Ginger – 1 inch
Oil – 2 ½ tablespoon
Salt
Recipe:
- Clean the crabs under running water.
- Keep the crab abdomen and large claws in a bowl.
- Grind the small claws in mixer with ½ cup water.
- Strain the juice and keep it aside.
- Heat 2 tspn oil in a pan.
- Add 1 sliced onion, chopped ginger and garlic.
- Saute till onion is translucent.
- Add whole spices, coconut and roast till the coconut is golden brown in color.
- Keep it aside and let it cool down.
- Add this to blender and make a smooth paste.
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan.
- Add 1 finely chopped onion.
- Once onion is translucent add red chilly powder, turmeric powder.
- Saute till oil starts to separate.
- Now add coconut paste and mix well.
- Add little water and simmer for 2-3 minutes
- Add crab abdomens and large claws, mix well.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Now add the strained juice , salt and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander.
- Serve hot with rice bhakari or steamed rice.
