Crab Curry (Kurle Ambatt)

This a typical mangalorean amchigele style konkani crab curry which i learnt from my mother.

Ingredients:

1 no. of Crab
1 cup grated Coconut
3-4 whole redchillies
1 tspn Coriander seeds
1 large size Onion finely chopped
1/2 tsp Tamarind paste
2 Tbspn Oil
Salt to taste
1 cup Water

Preparation Method:
Step 1
Cut, clean and wash Crabs and keep aside

Step 2:
Take 1/2 tbspn oil in a pan and fry for 1-2 mins whole red chillies and coriander seeds.Grind fried whole red chillies, coriander seeds, tamarind paste and coconut into fine paste

Step 3:
In a pan put oil ,when hot add and fry 3/4 th of chopped onions till golden brown,then add masala and fry for 5-6 mins.Now add Crabs, salt and remaining chopped onions.

Step 4:
Add water as per the desired consistency and let it cook for 15 mins.

Goes well with hot steaming rice.