Nandu Masala (Crab Masala)

Ingredients

• Crab – 2 ( cut into pieces )
• Cloves – 3 to 4
• Cardamom – 2
• Saunf – 2 pinch
• Cinnamon stick – 1 (crushed into small pieces)
• Chilli powder – 2 tsp
• Coriander powder – ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Garam masala powder – ¼ tsp
• Ginger garlic paste – 1.5 tsp
• Green chillie – 3 ( cut lengthwise )
• Vinegar – 1 tsp
• Onion – 2 (chopped nicely)
• Tomato – 4 (chopped nicely)
• Curry leaves – a handful
• Coriander leaves – few
• Salt as per taste
• Oil – 3 tsp
• Water - 3 cups 

Method

• In kadai, add oil and when it becomes hot add cloves, cardamom, saunf, cinnamon stick, onion, ginger garlic paste, curry leaves.
• When the onion becomes brown, add tomato, green chillies and coriander leaves.
• Saute the tomato well till it becomes soft.
• Add the crab, salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and cook well by adding water.
• Add vinegar and again cook till the contents becomes thick gravy.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.