Ingredients:
Crab – 1 kg (about 4 medium sized crabs)
Shallots (small onions) – 1/2 cup thinly sliced
Green chilies – 4 (slit lengthwise)
Ginger – 1 inch piece (cut into strips)
Garlic – 5-6 pods (cut lengthwise)
Chilly powder – 1 tablespoon
Coriander powder – 2 tablespoons
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
Vinegar – 1 tablespoon
Oil – 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
How to:
Clean and boil the crab with ginger, garlic, 2 green chillies, chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric, pepper, vinegar and salt. (Add water if necessary)
In a pan add oil, splutter mustard seeds and sauté onions, curry leaves and remaining green chillies till the onions turn golden brown. Season with salt and a pinch of pepper. Pour this over the cooked crabs and stir. Simmer for a while (about 5 min). Remove from flame and serve hot with rice or kappa.
