Crab Ghee Roast - by Thripthi bhandary ,Bhandary kitchen - ಭಂಡಾರಿವಾರ್ತೆ

Crab Ghee Roast

·1 kg Crab

·1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter) * see notes

·1/2 tsp sugar

·a few curry leaves

For the marination

·juice of 1 lime

·3tbspn. Chilly paste

·1 tsp. turmeric powder

·salt to taste

For the masala

·20 Kashmiri chillies

·2 tbsp. Coriander (dhania) Powder

·1 tbsp. Cumin (jeera) Powder

·1 tbsp. Garam Masala Powder

·1 tbsp. Peppar Powder

·12 garlic flakes with skin

· Whole Ginger

·½ Cup Onion chopped

·Salt to taste

Method:

1. Cut the crab into medium pieces, wash & drain on a colander. Marinate it with the ingredients mentioned under .For the marination after marinating the Crab refrigerate for 1/2 hour.

2. In a bowl, add red chilly then soak it with plenty of water for 1 hour. Add soaked red chilly to a blender along with garlic cloves, Ginger add enough water has required blend it into a smooth paste.

3. Heat 3-4 spn Ghee in a pan then add the crab fry till it is done. Keep stirring to fry evenly do not over fry it. Remove it from the pan and keep it aside.

4. Heat ½ cup ghee in a large pan add curry leaves, ½ Cup Onion chopped and 7-8 spoons of Ground Chilly Paste. Saute on medium heat till you see the ghee separating from the sides of the gravy. Now add Garam masala powder, Peppar Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder & Salt Add little water so that it do not burn Give it a quick stir cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

5. Add the fried crab pieces mix it evenly Cook on a medium flame till the masala dries up. Add ½ tsp. Sugar & salt as per your taste (only if required) mix it evenly.