Spicy Crab Masala

Ingredients

Crab-------------------------------½ Kg
Onion-----------------------------1(Finely chopped)

Ginger Garlic Paste-------------1 tsp

Tomato---------------------------1(Finely Chopped)

Red Chilly Powder--------------1 tsp
Pepper Powder------------------1 tsp
Turmeric-------------------------½ tsp
Garam Masal--------------------½ tsp
Curry Leaves---------------------5 to 6
Coriander Powder--------------1 tsp
Cumin Powder------------------1 tsp
Aniseed (Sombu)----------------1 tsp

Water-----------------------------¼ cup
Oil---------------------------------3 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

* Clean the crab and cut it into pieces.
* Heat oil in a pan.
* Add aniseeds and sauté until it splutters.
* When the aroma comes out, add curry leaves and sauté.
* Add chopped onion and fry till golden brown.
* When the onion turns golden brown, add ginger garlic paste and fry for few minutes.
* Now add tomato and allow it to cook till the mixture becomes juicy.
* Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, Garam masal, coriander powder and cumin powder.
* Mix well and add water.
* Now add the crab and mix well so that it gets coated with the gravy.
* Close the lid of the pan and cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
* Now the crab would have turned reddish. Remove the lid and add salt and fry for 2 minutes.
* Remove from fire. Garnish with cut curry leaves or coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips

-- While adding salt, take care because crab meat itself is little bit salty
-- This dish is a good curative for cold.