Andhra Crab Curry

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Crab , fresh, cleaned and cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Vegetable oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	10	Curry Leaf
	2 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 teaspoons	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 medium	Tomato , pureed
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	2 teaspoons	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 cup	Coconut Milk , thick
	1 cup	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , 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.