Crab Roast

Ingredients

Crab – 1 kg

Garlic – 6 crushed

Ginger – 2″ piece crushed

Onions – 2 big sliced

Green chillies – 2 slit

Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

Coriander powder – 3 tsp

Chilly powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp

Garam masala – 1 tsp

Tomato paste – 2 tbsp

Water – 1 1/2 cup

Salt – to taste

Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

Method

Clean and wash the crabs and cut each of them into two pieces.  Slightly crush the leg pieces. Heat oil in a wok and add crushed ginger and garlic.  Fry till light brown and then add onions, green chillies and curry leaves.  Fry till the onions turn light brown.  Add the spice powders and some water.  Fry till aroma comes out. Now add the tomato paste, water and salt.  Add the crab pieces and mix well.  Cover and cook on a medium flame till done.  Stir in between.  Open the lid and simmer till the gravy is thick.  Serve lip-smacking ‘Crab Roast’ with steamed rice.  Enjoy with your loved ones!