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Crab Ambotik

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Ingredients
  

Masala

  • 10 Kashmiri Chillies
  • 10 Peppercorns
  • 2 green Cardamons
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 inch piece Ginger
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tbsps of Vinegar
  • 1 cup soaking liquid

Gravy

  • 1/4 cup Oil
  • 1 cup diced Onion
  • Prepared Masala
  • 3/4 cup Tomato puree 3 small Blanched Tomatoes
  • Tamarind in 1 cup Water
  • Salt to taste
  • 3-4 Kokum petals
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 lb Crab

Instructions
 

  • Soak the Chillies for 30 mins in hot Water
  • Grind together with the rest of the masala ingredients
  • Heat some Oil and saute the Onion
  • Add the pureed masala and add Water in the jar
  • Add the pureed Tomatoes
  • Add Tamarind pulp and Salt
  • Add the Kokum
  • Cook this gravy for 30 mins so it thickens
  • Taste for Salt & Seasoning and add the Crab and cook