Nandu Masala / Crab Masala

This is my first entry for crab items. Seriouly ,am the biggest fan for sea foods and my H is a picky eater ,without a doubt, he doesn't eat crab at all. But that doesn't stop me from eating sea foods and he agrees with that.. I had to call my mom again to get this recipe.. Ofcourse I make this often ,still , I feel confident when I cross check with my mom every time. This is totally my mom's recipe and as always it turned out yum..U know what ? Just made an hour ago and can't wait to share with u all....

Ingredients :

• Crab -- 1 pound
• Oil -- 3 tbsp
• Red chilli powder -- 1/4 tsp
• Coriander Powder -- 1 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder -- a pinch
• Salt -- to taste

For seasoning :

• Onion -- finely chopped -- 1/2 cup
• Curry leaves -- 1 sprig
• Fennel seeds / Sombu -- 1/2 tsp

To grind :

• Shallot -- 1 no.
• Pepper -- 3/4 tsp
• Cumin seeds -- 1 tsp
• Shredded coconut -- 1 /4 to 1/2 (acc to taste)
• Fennel seeds -- 1/2 tsp
• Ginger -- 1/2 inch piece
• Garlic -- 4 pods
• Tomato -- 2 nos.
  

Method :

Clean the crab and break into equal half and place in a plate. Grind the ingredients given above to a fine paste and keep aside. Now take a wide pan and add the oil. Throw in the fennel seeds when the oil is hot and fry. Add the onions and the curry leaves and saute for a minute. Now pour the ground coconut paste and add the turmeric powder,salt ,red chilli powder and the coriander powder. Saute the masala till the raw smell goes. Finally throw in the crab and sprinkle little bit of water and combine well with the masala. Cover and continue to cook for 5 to 8 minutes . Don forget to stir in between. Switch off once the oil starts leaving the sides and the masla doesn't stick the bottom ..Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Happy eating guys !!!

Source: Kitchen Secrets