Ingredients

For the Masala:-

• 1/2 cup Fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
• 8 cloves
• 2 Green chilies (roughly chopped)
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick
• 2 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp Tamarind Ball

Other Ingredients:-

• 6-8 Crabs (I used blue live crabs, see recipe notes below)
• Salt (to taste)
• 2 medium sized Onions
• 4 tbsp Oil

Instructions

• 1 Keep ingredients ready.
  
• 2 Grind the masala (all ingredients mentioned under 'For the Masala') with sufficient water to form a smooth fine paste.
  
• 3 Clean the crabs. (See recipe notes below for link on How To Clean Crabs).
  
• 4 In a skillet/ vessel , add oil. Fry onions till soft.
  
• 5 Add the masala . Mix well.
  
• 6 Fry the masala for 5 minutes.
  
• 7 Add the crabs. Mix well.
  
• 8 Add 1/2 cup water.
  
• 9 Mix well. Add salt as per taste.
  
• 10 Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. (You can thicken the masala further if you wish to ).
  
• 11 Your crab dish is now ready.
  
• 12 Enjoy with rice or bread! (See recipe notes below for more crab recipes).
  

Recipe Notes

1. Click here on How To Clean Crabs.
2. Click here for Goan Styled Stuffed Crabs Recipe.
3. Click here for Crab Sukkha/Sukhem Recipe.