Pollachi Crab fry...

Ingredients

Crab(Njandu)
Bangalore tomatoes(ripe)
Gingelly oil - 1 - 2 tbsp
Thick coconut milk - 2 - 3 cups

For grinding:-
Aniseeds(Perinjeerakam)(powdered)
Cumin seeds(Jeerakam)(powdered)
Turmeric powder
Popppy seeds(Khashakhasha)(powdereed)
Curry leaves(powdered)
Ginger paste
Garlic paste
Coconut paste
Coriander powder
Kashmiri chilly powder
(preferably Everest)
Onion paste
Pepper(powdered)
Salt - As reqd
(Note use the ingredients according to the crab quantity)

Preparation Method:

1)Grind together all ingredients in a mixer grinder(except tomatoes).

2)Heat the gingelly oil in a pan or a kadai.

3)Fry the curry leaves and the masala paste.

4)Add tomatoes and fry, till it gets cooked.

5)Add the cleaned crab and mix well with the masala.

6)Add hot water and fry well.

7)Add thick coconut milk and cook again.

8)Cook, till it becomes dry.

:- Can be had dry or semi-dry.

:- Serve with rice or bread