CRAY FISH MASALA INDIAN STYLE

Ingredients: 

Main ingredient: 

1 pound crawfish or Crab 

FOR FRYING SPICES 

2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp pepper powder
1 tsp fenugreek powder
2 tsp chilli powder

FOR MASALA PASTE

1 tbsp oil
5 garlic cloves
1 large onion
2-3 chillies 
1 inch ginger 
1/2 cup coconut,shredded
1 large tomato 
Salt as needed 

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

1 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
few curry leaves
1 small onion,finely chopped 
2 tbsp Water (if needed)

FOR GARNISH 

Cilantro and few curry leaves 

Method:

In a large pot add 3 cups water or as needed ,little salt and boil crawfish until cooked. Remove from water and set aside.

In a small skillet add 2 tbsp oil, add coriander powder,fenugreek powder,chilli powder,pepper powder,saute on low heat until raw aroma leaves.

Transfer the spice mixture into boiled crawfish and simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Mean while in a different pan add 1 tbsp oil to heat.Add garlic,onions,chillies,ginger and coconut and fry until light golden brown or until you start to get nice aroma. Transfer to mixer or food processor. 

In the same pan add tomato and saute until mushy.Transfer that into same food processor and make smooth paste out of it.Set aside.

Now transfer masala into crawfish and stir well,add salt to taste and water only if required.Cook on medium-low heat covered.

In a small skillet add 1 tsp oil to heat,add cumin seeds to splutter.
Add curry leaves and onions,saute until soft and light brown.

Transfer it to crayfish and continue to cook on medium-low for 25-30 minutes,or until the masala thickens and the masala is deep brown in color.

Notes: 

1. you can use crab instead of crawfish for this recipe