Crab gassi

Crab gassi (Manglorean crab curry)

Ingredients:

1 whole crab
15 gm coriander seeds
15 gm red chillies
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard
8 peppercorns
1 grated coconut
10 garlic
200 gm onions
100 gm tomatoes
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 sprig curry leaves
10 gm coriander leaves
25 ml coconut oil
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (powder)
Salt to taste

Method:
• Dry, roast all the items from 2 to 7 individually.
• Add 1/4th of the onions and garlic to the roasted items. Grind to a fine paste and keep it aside.
• Slice rest of the onions and chop the tomatoes. Clean and cut the crab into medium size pieces.
• Heat little coconut oil in a pan. Add onions and curry leaves. Fry till golden brown colour. Add tomatoes and cook further.
• Add the crab and saute it for some time. Add the ground masala and cook it. Finally add the coconut milk and simmer till the crab is cooked.
• Adjust the seasoning and finish with a pinch of fenugreek seed powder.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.