Njandu Roast (Crab Roast)

INGREDIENTS

Cleaned Crabs  -  4 nos
Onion chopped  -  3 nos
Tomato chopped  -  2 nos
Pepper powder  -  2 tsp
Chilly powder  -  2 tsp
Turmeric powder  -  1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder -  1/4 tsp
Garlic cloves  -  4 nos
Ginger  -  1" piece
Fennel seeds  -  1/2 tsp
Green chillies  -  3 nos
Vinegar  -  2 tsp
Curry leaves  -  few
Coconut oil
Salt


METHOD

Grind together garlic, ginger, green chillies and fennel seeds and make a paste.
Heat oil and saute chopped onions until transparent.
Add the ground paste and stir for one minute.
Add the chopped tomatoes, pepper powder, salt, curry leaves, turmeric powder and chilly powder.
Stir and cook until the tomatoes are mushy.
Then add the cleaned crabs.
Close the pan and cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
Check and add 1/4 cup water if there no water and mix well.
Cook for 15-20 minutes.
Add vinegar and mix well and check for salt if needed
Add garam masala, coriander leaves and mix well.
Remove from fire.
Serve hot with rice or chapatti.