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Njandu Kari - Crab Curry

njandu curry or crab curry prepared in nadan kerala style njandu curry or crab curry prepared in nadan kerala style

Ingredients of Njandu Kari

njandu curry or crab curry prepared in nadan kerala styleServes: 6

A Muslim dish.

500 gms crabmeat

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

5 shallots, chopped

1 stalk curry leaves

4 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp coriander powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp black pepper powder

1 tsp salt

Coconut paste:

1 tbsp oil

½ medium-sized, fresh coconut, grated

10 shallots, chopped

Method of Preparation of Njandu Kari

  • Clean crabmeat and wash.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil for coconut paste in a frying pan, add coconut and fry till brown, stirring constantly. Cool, mix with shallots and grind to a fine paste with ¾ cup water.
  • Place crabmeat in a pan with ¾ cup water and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and sprinkle in mustard seeds. When they start sputtering, add shallots and curry leaves, and fry till shallots turn brown.
  • Reduce heat, sprinkle in spice powders and fry for a minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add crabmeat with its stock, salt and ¾ cup water, and cook over low heat till it comes to boil.
  • Mix in coconut paste, boil for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Serve with rice or porotta.

 
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