Crab Fry

Name: Crab Fry
Ingredients: 1 pound crab I have used blue crab, you can use any crab of your choice; 2 green chilies slit lengthwise; 1 inch ginger piece of, minced; 5 shallots large, chopped; 5 garlic flakes large, minced; 1 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon pepper powder; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 pieces tamarind kokam or a marble sized; 5 curry leaves; salt as reuired; 2 tablespoons oil

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pound crab I have used blue crab, you can use any crab of your choice
2 green chilies slit lengthwise
1 inch ginger piece of, minced
5 shallots large, chopped
5 garlic flakes large, minced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon pepper powder
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 pieces tamarind kokam or a marble sized
5 curry leaves
salt as reuired
2 tablespoons oil

Directions

1

Cut and wash the crab thoroughly. I have used the flesh part with the shell and crab claws in this recipe. I have discarded the crab legs and the hard outer cover.
2

Next in a large pan , add 1/2 cup of water , to it add the crab pieces, green chilies, minced ginger , salt, kokam/tamarind and cook on a low flame for 5 to 7 minutes or until all the water evaporates . Do not overcook the crab. Keep aside.
3

In a large non stick skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil, add the mustard seeds, when it starts to sputter, add chopped shallot and garlic and fry well till you get a nice golden brown color.
4

Next add turmeric powder, red chili flakes and pepper powder, cook for another 2 minutes or so.
5

Lastly add the crab pieces, and vapor cook for another 2 - 3 minutes until all the flavors blend well .
6

Since this dish has a dry consistency, serve hot with rice and dal or any curry of your choice.