Crab Fry

Crab(medium size) - 5
Onion big -2
Ginger -3 inch
Garlic -4
Green chillies -2
Tomato -1
Curry leaves
Coriander powder -1 1/2 tbsp
Pepper powder -2 tsp
Chilli powder – ½ tsp
Turmeric powder –1/4 tsp
Kudampuli - 3 small pieces

Ginger and pepper are the taste makers of this recipe;
So be generous with them.

Cleaning the crab – Unlike other sea fish ,cleaning the
Crab needs lot of patience .Wash the crab twice and
Boil the crab wholly in a big vessel for about 5 minutes ,
till it turns red .As it cools, take out and turn the red side of
the crab down . Pull open the V shape. The red part
can be discarded. On the white part you see the gills which
should be removed . Now, from the 2 claws you get fairly good
amount of meat .Gently strike the claws with the handle of
your knife to crack it. Scoop out the meat and add to the main
part. From other legs you get very little meat.

Slice finely , onions, garlic,ginger and chillies .Keep a frying pan
On medium flame with one table spoon of oil .First sauté garlic
Then add onion ,ginger,chillies and curry leaves. As it turns
Translucent add finely chopped tomato and salt. Saute till
It blends well ; now add coriander ,chilli ,turmeric and pepper
Powder. Saute for two minutes . Wash kudampuli and with half
A glass of water, pour into the mixture . As it boils add crab
And keep on low flame till it turns dry.
Now you can say – move crabby move- as my children say.
Crab is the tastiest seafood ; just enjoy with your family .