Kerala Crab Curry
Njandu Curry
- 14 ingredients
- 4 steps
Ingredients
- Crab – 1 kg (about 4 medium sized crabs)
- Shallots (small onions) – 1/2 cup thinly sliced
- Green chilies – 4 (slit lengthwise)
- Ginger – 1 inch piece (cut into strips)
- Garlic – 5-6 pods (cut lengthwise)
- Chilly powder – 1 tablespoon
- Coriander powder – 2 tablespoons
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
- Vinegar – 1 tablespoon
- Oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
How to make Kerala Crab Curry
- Clean and boil the crab with ginger, garlic, 2 green chillies, chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric, pepper, vinegar and salt. (Add water if necessary)
- In a pan add oil, splutter mustard seeds and sauté onions, curry leaves and remaining green chillies till the onions turn golden brown. Season with salt and a pinch of pepper.
- Pour this over the cooked crabs and stir. Simmer for a while (about 5 min).
- Remove from flame and serve hot with rice or kappa.