Kankada Jhola

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Ingredients

250 grams	crab, cleaned and cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	panch phoron
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 cup	potatoes, cubed
1 cup	tomatoes, chopped
1 cup	onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
2. 2 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil separates.
6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Cook for another 2 minutes.
7. 7 Add the cubed potatoes and crab pieces. Stir well to coat with the spices.
8. 8 Pour in water and add salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 25 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and the crab is tender.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.