Crab masala is aromatic, mildly spiced fry recipe which tastes out of the world when it is served with plain rice and rasam.. Just blending few spices and sauteing gives you a simple, quick and an excellent side dish.. Lets see how to prepare this gravy..

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 kg Crab, cleaned

1 teaspoon Cumin seeds

1 sprig Curry leaves

1 Onion, chopped

Salt, as required

Oil, as required

TO GRIND:

1 Onion, roughly chopped

1 Tomato, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste

1 teaspoon Fennel seeds

1 tablespoon Peppercorns

1 teaspoon Red chilly powder

1 tablespoon Cumin- Fennel powder (or regular curry masala)

1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

Take all the ingredients given under “TO GRIND” in a blender and blend to coarse paste. Set aside.

 

 

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and curry leaves. When they splutter, add chopped onion and cook in medium flame until they turns translucent.

Then add in ground masala, salt and cook for 10 min in low flame or until the raw smell goes off. Mix occasionally.

Add cleaned crabs, mix gently so that the masala coats well with the crab. Add water if require. Close and cook for 20 min in medium flame. Mix occasionally.

Switch off the flame and serve hot with rice..