Green Masala needs no introduction. It’s a simple paste made with green Chillies, Ginger & Garlic, Lime juice, ginger and of course Coriander. In this recipe, I’m simmering crabs in this green goodness together with Coconut milk to make this delicious curry!

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Crab Curry in Green Masala

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Ingredients
  

Green Masala

  • Juice of a Lime
  • 1 tbsp green Chilli
  • 1 inch piece Ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup fresh Coriander
  • Water as required

Curry

  • 2 lbs blue swimming Crabs
  • 2 tbsps Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced Onions
  • 1 tbsp green Chillies
  • 1/4 cup Curry leaves
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp roasted Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 400 ml Coconut milk
  • 1 cup of water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Clean the crabs and cut each one in half
  • Prepare the green masala by processing all the ingredients together
  • Heat the oil and add the sliced onions, followed by the green chillies and curry leaves
  • Add the ground green masala paste
  • Add the cumin, coriander, chilli and turmeric powder
  • Add the coconut milk and water
  • Cover and cook for 10 – 15 mins