Tamil Crab Masala

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Crab , fresh, cleaned and cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Vegetable oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Fennel Seed
	2	Onion , finely chopped
	2	Tomato , 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 , thick
	1 handful	Cilantro , 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.