Nandu (Crab) Masala

Ingredients

Blue crabs-4

Chopped onion-1

Chopped tomato-1
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves-little
Tempering
Oil-5tsp
Jeera-1/2tsp
Cinnamon-a small piece
Ingredients ground to a smooth paste
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Poppy seeds-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Grated coconut-3tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp
Fennel seeds-1tsp
Pepper-1/2tsp
Cloves,Cardamom-each 1
Garam masala-1/4tsp(optional)
Method
Heat oil in a pan temper it.Fry onion till light brown,add the tomatoes & salt,fry till its mushy.Add the ground masala & fry till oil separates the pan.Put the crabs,pour some water,cover & cook it till masala is dry.Garnish it with coriander leaves & serve it with plain rice.