Crab Curry

Crab Curry

Method

1.Wash crabs ,pull the top shell from the body .2. Discard the stomach bag attached to the shell below the eyes . 3. Discard greyish white ''deadman's fingers and wash well . 4. Cut each crab in to 4 pieces .Wash crabs well . 5 Grind together grated coconut ,garlic , green chillies ,coriander leaves and ginger .6. Heat oil . Add mustard seeds ,chopped onions and curry leaves . 7. When lightly fried ,add ground spices .8. Add salt .Mix well with the crab and set aside for half an hour . 9. Add the liquid from the grinding stone or very little water and cook over slow fire till crab is done and almost dry .

N.B. Chopped coriander leaves or dash of lime juice may be added if desired when cooking crabs .

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