CRAB PEPPER MASALA

 Crab pepper masala is a semi dry preparation, packed with flavours. The sweetness from the crab meat and the pepper masala makes it a delicious dish. This dish goes well with rice and chapati. 

INGREDIENTS 

• CRAB - 750 grams 
• COCONUT OIL - 2 tablespoon 
• GARLIC - 12 cloves
• GINGER - 2 tablespoon chopped 
• ONION -  3 large thinly sliced 
• SALT - to taste
• GREEN CHILLY  - 3 slit 
• CURRY LEAVES - few leaves 
• TOMATO - 2 large chopped 
• TURMERIC POWDER - 1 teaspoon 
• RED CHILLY POWDER - 1 teaspoon 
• CORIANDER POWDER  - 1 teaspoon
• BLACK PEPPER POWDER  - 2 to 3 tablespoon 
• TAMARIND WATER - 2 tablespoon 
• WATER - 1/4 cup

METHOD 

 1. Clean and wash crab. Remove the claws and cut the crab into halves.

2. Heat a kadai . Add coconut oil and saute garlic and chopped ginger for few minutes.

3. Add thinly sliced onion and add salt and cook with closed lid till the onion turn transparent. 

4. Add slit green chillies  and chopped tomato , cook with closed lid till the tomatoes are soft and mushy.

5. Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder and combine well. 

6. Add the cleaned crab and combine well.

7. Add tamarind water and quarter cup of water and close the lid and cook till the crab is cooked well and the water is evaporated. 

8. Serve hot with rice or chapati. 

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