Malwani Crab Curry

Ingredients list for Malwani Crab Curry

• 2 tablespoons Fish Malwani masala
• 5-6 medium Crabs cleaned, unshelled with abdomen and claws
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 3 tablespoons Onion chopped
• 1/2 cup Scraped coconut fresh
• 1/2 cup Coconut dried grated
• 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Method

1. Take the crab abdomens and large claws in a bowl. Add salt and turmeric powder, mix and set aside to marinate.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add 2 tablespoons chopped onion, mix and sauté till golden.
3. Add fresh coconut, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add dried coconut, stir and sauté till brown. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Extract the juice from the small crab claws by grinding in a mixer jar with ½ cup water. Strain into a bowl.
5. Grind together the coconut mixture and garlic with ½ cup water into a fine paste.
6. Heat remaining oil in a non-stick pan. Add remaining onion and sauté till golden.
7. Add prepared paste, mix well and cook for 1 minute. Add chilli powder and Malwani fish masala and mix well. Add little water, stir to mix and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add the marinated crab abdomens and large claws, mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
9. Add the strained crab juice, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
10. Add lemon juice and mix well. Add chopped coriander and mix well.
11. Serve hot.

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