If you've been
following my culinary journey, you may have noticed that I've previously shared
two Indian crab soup recipes in this space of mine. Although I haven't created
video versions for those recipes yet, don't worry—I'll make sure to attach the
video here. You can find all my cooking videos on my YouTube channel.
Now, let's dive
right into Nava's Masala Crab! Before we get started, here are the ingredients
you'll need:
Plain chili
powder - as needed
Crushed pepper - as needed
1 ½ tsp
coriander powder
½ tsp cumin
powder
½ tsp fennel
powder
Water (to make
a thick masala paste)
4 crabs - cleaned and lightly coated with turmeric powder
2 tomatoes - chopped
2 green chilies - sliced (optional)
1 red chili - sliced (optional)
2 bay leaves,
cinnamon, star anise & cloves
2 medium onions - chopped
½ tbsp ginger
paste
½ tbsp garlic
paste
Salt to taste
¼ cup oil (as
needed)
Lime juice (if desired)
Now, let's proceed with the cooking method:
Heat oil in a
pan.
Add ginger
paste, garlic paste, onions, and spices.
Stir and cook
until the onions become soft.
Mix the masala
paste with some water to form a thick consistency.
Add the masala
paste to the pan and stir well.
Incorporate the
green chilies, red chili, and chopped tomatoes into the mixture.
Cook over
medium heat, allowing the ingredients to blend and form a thick masala paste.
Add the cleaned
crabs to the pan and stir gently to coat them in the masala.
Pour water to
create extra gravy and add salt according to taste.
Allow the crab
to cook.
Once the crab
is cooked, turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Let the dish
sit for a while to allow the flavors to infuse into the crab.
Now, you're ready to savor the delightful Nava's Masala Crab.
Let the aromatic spices and
succulent crab transport your taste buds to new heights of culinary bliss.
Enjoy!
(Note: If you prefer a tangy touch, you can squeeze some lime juice over the dish before serving)
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