Crab Masala

1 kg Crab of your preference

3 green chillies (Sliced)

2 Bird eye chillies or more if you like it spicy (Pound)

1 Large Tomato (Diced)

2 Onions (Diced)

1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

1 stalk of coriander leave (Chopped)

¼ teaspoon turmeric

1 ½ tablespoon coriander powder

1 tablespoon chilli powder

1 teaspoon black pepper powder

2 Medium sized potatoes (Chopped)

1 Eggplant (Chopped)

¼ tsp Mustard Seeds

¼ teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds

Method:

1.        Clean crab thoroughly and cut it into 2- Boil water add turmeric powder, a pinch of salt and let the water starts bubbling before you add the crab in the water. Let the crab boil for 5 minutes only to ensure the meat is not overcooked.

2.        Heat Pan, add 2 tbsp of oil and temper the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Add the sliced green chillies, pounded bird eye chillies and onions and let it fry for about 2 minutes before adding the ginger garlic paste to this mixture.

3.        Add a pinch of salt, and add the coriander, chilli and pepper powder and let it fry till the oil breaks. If the mixture is too dry add a bit of oil or water if you want a healthier version.

4.        Once the oil breaks from the masala, add the chopped tomatoes to this cover with a lid and cook till the tomatoes are mushy and the juice is mixed well with the masala.

5.        Then add the diced potatoes and egg plants and add a bit of water used to boil the crab, cover with lid and cook till potatoes are soft and egg plant has mixed well with the masala. The gravy will be slightly starchy.

6.        Finally add the crabs and coriander leaves and mix it well till all the crabs are thoroughly covered with the masala and close it with lid and cook for about 10 minute.

A delicious spicy Crab Masala is ready!!