Nandu Kulambu- Crab Curry

Winter is early this year. I think it wants to make it up for the last year. I wanted to welcome Fall with fall colors; with a zesty, spicy curry. So, Nandu kulambu it is! I never tasted this before getting married. Somehow, I never liked the look of it. After getting married I learnt that my husband loves this. So, I picked this recipe from my mother in law. After making this for hubby many times, even I started liking the taste! And need less to say, my husband absolutely loves this!

Ingredients:

Crabs: cooked/frozen, 2 lb
Ginger & garlic paste: 1 tbsp

Coconut, grated/grinded- 3 tbsp
Onion- 1 large

Tomato- 1 large

Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Tamarind paste- 1/2 tsp
Chili Powder- 1 tsp (use more for extra spice)
Coriander Powder- 1 tsp

Salt- 1tsp
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Cilantro: hand full

Dry roast and fine grind the below
Fennel (saunf) - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper- 1/2 tsp
Cumin- 1/2 tsp

Method:

• I used frozen crabs, so this step was not necessary for me. But if you are using fresh crabs, I would suggest that you fry the crabs in a tbsp of oil with a little turmeric to get rid of the smell and keep these aside. 
• Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a dish. Add mustard seeds and when they pop, add the chopped onions and fry until translucent.Add ginger garlic paste and roast for a minute.
• Then add tomatoes and fry until the tomatoes cook. Now add the powder you have grinded, coriander powder, chili powder and salt.
• Now add the coconut paste and tamarind paste.
• Now add the crab and cook in medium flame. You can add a cup of water now.
• When it gets completely cooked, garnish with cilantro.