Saunf Crab

SAUNF CRAB

Ingredients:

crab - 5 (cleaned, deshelled and cut into halves)

onions - 3 (finely chopped)

tomatoes - 2 (finely chopped)

corriander leaves - 1 handful (chopped)

curry leaves - 10 - 15

ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp

salt to taste

turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

red chilli powder - 1 tsp

garam masala - 1/2 tsp

oil - 5 - 6 tsp

saunf - 1 tsp

to grind:

saunf - 1 tsp

coconut (grated) - 2 tbsp

khus khus (soaked) - 1/2 tsp

Method:

- grind the ingredients together in "to grind" to a fine paste by adding little water

- in a pan add oil

- add the saunf when the oil is hot

- add onions, curry leaves and salt

- fry till they are golden brown

- add tomatoes and ginger garlic paste

- fry till the masala turns mushy

- add turmeric powder, corriander leaves, red chilli powder and garam masala

- fry well

- add the crab and sprinkle some water

- dont add more water as the crabs will shed its own juices

- fry well and close the pan with a lid

- cook the crab for 5 - 7 mins in a closed pan and serve when they are dry