South Indian Nandu (Crab) Masala

Nandu (Crab) Masala

         
                      

Ingredients 

Crab 500 gm

1 Onion finely chopped

1/2 tomato finely chopped
2 tsp. Ginger garlic paste

1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. Chili Powder
2 tsp. Coriander Powder

1 tsp. of fennel seeds
2 tbsp. Oil

Few curry leaves

Few coriander leaves
Salt as needed

Dry roast:

1.5 tsp. of pepper corns
1.5 tsp. of Fennel seeds
1 tsp. Poppy seeds or Cashews
3 tbsp. grated coconut (or chopped)

 

Initial preparation

1.Wash and clean the Crab and marinate with required salt

2.Dry roast the spices given under dry roast,allow it to cool down, grind to a paste

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan , add curry leaves, Onion and fry until golden brown

 

2.Add chopped tomatoes and sauté for sometime,add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a min or two

3.Add cleaned Crab and mix gently

 

4.Cover and cook for 5 mins (Add water/salt if required)

5.Add the ground paste, mix well and let the gravy simmer for 5 mins

 

6.Turn off the stove, Transfer to a bowl, garnish with coriander leaves

 

** Serve hot with Rice/Roti/Dosa