Crab Masala

Crab Masala

A very traditional recipe from Gods Own Country with an ingredient that is very common in the Coastal areas.. and is a favorite for anyone who likes sea food...Crab Masala... Thick gravy with best blend of spices makes this dish truly delicious. You ll need some very easily available ingredients for making this special crab masala.

Ingredients 

• Oil : 50ml ( coconut oil recommended but any cooking oil as per choice will do)
• Mustard seeds : 1 Tsp
• Onion : 2 Finely chopped
• Curry leaves
• Ginger and garlic paste : 1 Tbsp
• Turmeric Powder : 3/4 Tsp
• Cumin Powder : 1/2 Tsp
• Coriander Powder : 1.5 Tsp
• Chilli flakes : 2 Tsp
• Black pepper powder : 1/2 Tsp
• Garam Masala: 1/2 Tsp
• Salt to taste
• Crab : 500 Gms 
• Tomatoes : 1 large finely Chopped
• Chopped coriander leaves : 1 handfull

Method

1.  Heat oil in a kadai and splutter mustard seeds.
2. Then add onion, curry leaves, ginger and garlic paste and saute until onions go golden in colour
3. Once onion is well sauteed add all the masala powders in the ingredient list followed by salt to taste
4. Cook the masala on low flame for 2 minutes. Add a little water to prevent masala from burning
5. To this add the cleaned crab and mix well
6. Add water enough to cook the crab and cook with lid closed
7. Once crab is cooked (About 15 minutes) add chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves and mix well and cook until tomatoes are done.
8. Once the water is evaporated and gravy is thickened you can switch off flame and let it rest for 5 minutes and enjoy yummy crab masala...

Happy Cooking!!

Shabana