crab for thought - hot & spicy to die for
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Inspired by: http://dishingupnirvana.blogspot.com.au
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For crab for thought - hot & spicy to die for
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3tbsp organic coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
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1piece of cinnamon bark
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2cloves
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3cardamom seeds
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1 lgbrown onion diced
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1sprig curry leaves
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4fat cloves garlic minced
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1 tspfresh grated ginger
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1 tspturmeric, ground
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1 tspred chili powder
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2 tspfreshly ground coriander powder
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1 1/2 tspfreshly ground cumin powder
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3large ripe tomatoes chopped
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1/2 tsprock salt
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1 bunchfresh cilantro for garnish
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1 1/2 kgfresh crab, cleaned and chopped into half
How To Make crab for thought - hot & spicy to die for
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1Firstly...clean and chop crabs in halves then using a rubber mallet pound crab bodies and legs to enable the sauce to get into the sweet succulent meat..place into large dish and cover with cold water...add 2 tsp of salt and let sit for 20 minutes...to get rid of any impurities and toxins.
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2Dice brown onion, heat a large cast iron/pan over medium heat before adding 3 tbsp organic edible coconut oil/olive oil. Throw in 1 piece of cinnamon bark,3 cardamon seeds,2 cloves and 1 sprig of fresh curry leaves. Saute for about 3 minutes to allow the oil to extract the flavor from the spices
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3Chuck in the diced onion and saute for about 8-10 minutes stirring frequently with wooden spoon until onion turns golden brown, careful not to burn.
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4Next chop up tomatoes and set aside,add the ground garlic and grated ginger and stir,add 1 tsp turmeric powder,1 tsp chili powder,2 tsp ground coriander powder,1.5 tsp cumin powder and keep stirring for a minute, lower heat as dry ingredients tend to stick to the pan.
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5Next throw in the chopped tomatoes and turn up the heat and stir for 1 minutes and then add 3 tbsp of warm water, 1/2 tsp of rock salt and continue to stir until the tomatoes are melted and a thick sauce is formed.
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6Add the crab pieces and legs and stir until well coated with the sauce, turn heat down to low, add 1/4 cup of warm water, stir well and cover pan to simmer for 8-10 minutes.
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7Chop up fresh cilantro to garnish.....serve piping hot with cooked white Basmathi rice....do have a box of Kleenex tissues handy .......Enjoy!
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