CRAB ROAST

Crab meat-500gms
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Onion (sliced)-1big
Shallots (sliced)-1/2cup
Tomato (chopped)-1medium
Green chilly-2
Ginger-garlic paste-1tbsp
Coconut pieces-1/3cup
Curry leaves-3springs
Salt-to taste
Coconut oil-2tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp

FOR MASALA (the following to be finely grind)
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1½tsp
Fennel seeds-1tsp
Clove-2
Cinnamon-1 inch piece


CRAB MEAT

METHOD
1.Cook the crab meat with turmeric powder and salt.

2.Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
3.Add sliced shallots, onion and coconut till they turn soft.
4.Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilly and tomato and stir till the tomato become soft.
5.Now add masala powder and sauté for 5minutes.
6.Add cooked crab meat, ½ cup water and salt.
7.When the gravy is thick and the masala is well coated with crab meat, the crab roast is removed from fire.
8.serve with rice and chappathies