Ingredients: 2 - medium sized crabs 3 - medium sized onions (very finely chopped) 3 - tomatoes (very finely chopped) 2 - bay leaves 11/2 tsp - garam masala powder ¾ to 1 tsp - red chili powder (or as per taste) 10 to 12 - peppercorns 1 tsp - fennel seeds 1 tbsp - grated coconut 1 stick - cinnamon 11/2 tsp - ginger-garlic paste 3 to 4 tbsp - oil salt to taste

Method: * Wash the crabs well. Boil the crabs in sufficient water for few minutes (approximately 2 boils). * Remove carefully and keep aside. * Dry roast the peppercorns, fennel seeds, grated coconut and cinnamon on a medium flame till aromatic. Grind to a fine paste using little water. * Heat oil in a non-stick pan. * Add bay leaves. Sauté for 2 to 3 seconds. * Add onions and ginger- garlic paste. Sauté on a low flame till the onions turn golden in color. * Add tomatoes and salt. * Cook on a low flame till the tomatoes are tender. * Add garam masala powder and red chili powder. * Cook on a low flame till oil separates. * Place the crabs carefully in the onion- tomato mixture. * Add the ground paste and one cup water. * Cook on a low flame till the crabs are well coated with the gravy. * Serve hot with rotis or steamed rice.




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