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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 Curry

njandu curry or crab curry prepared in nadan kerala styleServes: 8

A Muslim dish.

1 kg crabs

3 1/2 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)

2 medium-sized tomatoes,quartered

4 green chillies,chopped

5 cloves garlic,chopped

3-cm piece ginger,chopped

1 stalk curry leaves,chopped

2 lime-sized balls of seedless tamarind,soaked in 5 tbsp water

1 tsp salt

Mixed together:

3 tbsp red chilli powder

1 tbsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

3/4 cup water

Method of Preparation of Njandu Curry

  • Clean crabs and wash thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a pan and sprinkle in mustard seeds.When they start sputtering,add fenugreek and fry till fenugreek turns brown.
  • Stir in spice paste and bring to boil.
  • Add tomatoes,green chillies,garlic,ginger and curry leaves,and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Extract tamarind pulp,strain into pan and bring to boil.Mix in crabs and salt,cover pan and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
 
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