Cooking Spicy Mud Crab - Delicious and Aromatic

Spicy Mud Crabs Curry - Delicious Ingredients: - 2 mud crabs, cleaned and marinated with salt, chili powder, and turmeric powder - 1 medium onion, sliced - 2 green chillies, sliced - 1 sprig curry leaves - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon minced ginger - 1 tablespoon fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds - 2 teaspoons mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon whole black pepper - 2 tablespoons tomato paste - 100ml coconut milk - 3 tablespoons tamarind juice - 2 teaspoons salt - 2 cups water - 1 tablespoon oil Instructions: 1. Snap steam the crabs: Steam the marinated mud crabs until they turn orange. Set aside. 2. Temper the spices: Heat oil in a pan and add sliced onions, green chillies, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Temper until the onions are translucent. 3. Add spice powders: Add roasted chili powder and curry masala powder. Mix well. 4. Add tomato paste and liquids: Add tomato paste, tamarind juice, water, and coconut milk. Mix well and boil. 5. Add crab pieces:Add the snap-steamed crab pieces, cover, and cook until the gravy thickens and reduces in volume. 6. Serve:Enjoy with your favorite side dish. I had it with steamed rice. Tips: - Use fresh and high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - Adjust the amount of chili powder to your desired level of spiciness. - Serve with steamed rice or roti for a delicious meal. Nava