Crab Masala

Crab Masala

Whenever we go to DC we stop by the fish market and my Husband always wanted crabs from there. I have bought it several times but not always as it is a time consuming to clean and then cook.
DC fish market have good crabs so last week we bought a dozen, it is lil pricy there but the quality is good.
 What we get there is blue crabs and it turns to orange color when boiled. So the first step is to boil a big pot of water, then add the whole crabs into it. When the crab shells turn to orange color turn of the heat and drain out the water.
I forgot to take the pic of crab before boiling. I Will update it next time when I buy.

Recipe:
Recipe source:Mom

Crab                         -1 dozen
Onion  thinly sliced - 1/2
Ginger  finally chopped  -1 1/2 tbsp.
Garlic crushed          -  6 cloves.
Green chilly              -3
Turmeric                  -1/2 tsp
Chilly Powder         - 2 tsp
Coriander Powder  -1tsp
water                     - 1/2 cup
Coconut Oil/any oil -2Tbsp
Pepper powder(optional)- 1 tsp
Curry Leaves             - 2 pinch divded
Salt

Clean the drained crabs and cut it into small pieces. This recipe is with the shells on.
Mix all the ingredients except garlic and cook until the water gets absorbed.
Heat oil,sauté garlic & curry leaves when it turns brown, add cooked crab(for those who like pepper taste add peeper and sauté for 30 sec and then add crab)
Cook for 2 min and serve.