Andhra Crab Curry

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Ingredients

500 grams	fresh crab, cleaned and cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
10	curry leaves
2 medium	onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 medium	tomatoes, pureed
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 cup	coconut milk
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
7. 7 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. 8 Add the crab pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture.
9. 9 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring to a boil.
10. 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the crab is cooked through.
11. 11 Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.