Crab Curry/Peetala Iguru

In Gradients:

Crab -2 (cut in to 4 parts and seperate legs,wash keep it aside)

Ginger garlic paste-1 1 /2 tsp

Turmeric-1/2 tsp

Chilli powder-2 tsp

Green chillies-6

mustard seeds-1 tsp

10-12 curry leaves

1/2 bunch chopped fresh coriander leaves 

salt to taste

5 tsp oil

Make a masala paste of the below ingradients

Poppy seeds-1 1/2 tsp

Elaichi-1

Cinnamon stick-1 inch piece

Jeera-1tsp

Cloves/lavangam-3

Coriander seeds-2 tsp

Shallots(onions)-5 (cut in to cubes)

Preperation Method:

Heat oil in a wide vessel and add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.Add the green chillies,curry leaves  and stir for a few seconds.

Add the masala paste,ginger-garlic paste ,turmeric pwd,and fry on medium heat for 7 mts.

Add crab pieces , red chilli pwd and salt and fry for a minute.add  water and bring it to boil.cover and cook on low heat for 10 mts.Let the sauce thicken and till the oil seperates or leaves.

                Adjust salt and garnish with chopped coriander leaves