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Put 3 tbspns of Oil in a kadai & fry the Onions till brown remove half of the fried onions & keep aside to the remaining half onions that is frying add tomato pieces & continue to fry till soft – remove from heat & keep aside to cool – when cold grind the fried onion/tomato to a smooth paste & keep – wash the mixie jar with a little water & keep this water for cooking.
Put another vessel on fire add the remaining 3 tbspns of oil, when hot lower heat, add the ground onion/ tomato paste & fry for 2-3 mins. till oil comes on top – now add the Chillie pwd; Kashmiri Chillie pwd; Turmeric pwd; Salt & continue to fry the masala for a further 2-3 mins. Adding a little of the masala water if necessary so that it does not burn – fry till the oil comes to the surface – add Crabs and the balance of the masala water, mix well, cover & leave to cook for 8 – 10 mins or till Crabs are cooked, the gravy has thickened & a good flavour escapes – remove from fire garnish with chopped coriander leaves & fried onions - serve.
The same recipe could be used to make Prawns Hot Fry.
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