Tamil Crab Masala

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Ingredients

500 grams	fresh crab, cleaned and cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
2	onions, finely chopped
2	tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	black pepper powder
1 cup	coconut milk
1 handful	coriander leaves, chopped
1	lemon, juiced
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds and fennel seeds. Allow them to splutter.
2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
5. 5 Mix in the coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and black pepper powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6 Add the crab pieces and salt. Stir well to coat the crab with the masala.
7. 7 Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. 8 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crab is cooked and the flavors meld together.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.