Nandu Masala / Crab Masala

This is my first entry for crab items. Seriouly ,am the biggest fan for sea foods and my H is a picky eater ,without a doubt, he doesn't eat crab at all. But that doesn't stop me from eating sea foods and  he agrees with that.. I had to call my mom again to get this recipe.. Ofcourse I make this often ,still , I feel confident when I cross check with my mom every time. This is totally my mom's recipe and as always it turned out yum..U know what ? Just made an hour ago and can't wait to share with u all....

Ingredients :

Crab -- 1 pound
Oil -- 3 tbsp
Red chilli powder -- 1/4 tsp
Coriander Powder -- 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder -- a pinch
Salt -- to taste

For seasoning :

Onion -- finely chopped -- 1/2 cup
Curry leaves -- 1 sprig
Fennel seeds / Sombu -- 1/2 tsp

To grind :

Shallot -- 1 no.
Pepper -- 3/4  tsp
Cumin seeds -- 1 tsp
Shredded coconut -- 1 /4 to 1/2 (acc to taste)
Fennel seeds -- 1/2 tsp
Ginger -- 1/2 inch piece
Garlic -- 4 pods
Tomato -- 2 nos.

Method :

Clean the crab and break into equal half and place in a plate. Grind the ingredients given above to a fine paste and keep aside. Now take a wide pan and add the oil. Throw in the fennel seeds when the oil is hot and fry. Add the onions and the curry leaves and saute for a minute. Now pour the ground coconut paste and add the turmeric powder,salt ,red chilli powder and the coriander powder.  Saute the masala till the raw smell goes. Finally throw in the crab and sprinkle little bit of water and combine well with the masala. Cover and continue to cook for 5 to 8 minutes . Don forget to stir in between. Switch off once the oil starts leaving the sides and the masla doesn't stick the bottom ..Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

      
Happy eating guys !!!