Caril de Caranguejos (Crab curry)

Servings: 6

Author:

Indian [/cuisines/indian/]

Fish & Seafood [/ingredients/fish-seafood/] Crab [/ingredients/fish-seafood/crab/]

Instructions

1 Break the claws and legs of the crabs. Discard the shell, gills, and stomach
pouch.
2 Heat the oil in a pan; saute the onions until soft. Stir in the curry leaves.
Add the spice paste and saute for 3 minutes. Mix in the crab pieces, claws, and
legs. Add 2 cups water, green chillies, and salt. Bring the mixture to the boil,
lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes until the crabs are
cooked. Adjust seasoning.
3 Serve hot with steamed rice or crusty bread.