Delicious crab masala recipe

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Delicious Crab Masala
Here are the ingredients you'll need
2 big crabs ( 2 lbs )
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup grated coconut
8 cloves garlic
2 " piece ginger chopped into chunks
3 green chilies ( according to spice )
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 " piece cinnamon
10 cloves
2 sprigs curry leaves
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
a small piece of tamarind soaked and pulp strained
or
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 teaspoon chili powder or Sambar powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
salt to taste
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds when hot. Let it splutter. Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onions and sauté them until they turn pink.
Meanwhile get the aromatic masala paste ready.
Grind coconut, green chili, tamarind, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, ginger, garlic, cinammon, cloves into a fine paste with water.
Add turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder.
Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook till soft.
Add in the fresh or precooked crab.
Saute for 2 minutes.
Add the ground paste along with some water. Add salt to taste.
Mix well and close cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
Keep frying till it gets dry or depending on the consistency required.
Once the crabs are cooked and the masala is well blended add the curry leaves and cilantro and mix well for a minute.
Turn off the heat. Your delicious crab masala is ready to be served!
Serve this crab masala hot with steamed rice, roti, or naan.
It's a perfect dish for any occasion.
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[@TheMysticWildFlower]

In the Caribbean we call it Chatak Crab. Love this so much 😊😊😊

[@anishmangina]

This looks super delicious!!! I’m definitely trying this! 🤤👏

[@plateandpalette739]

Thank you Anish!