Food luvrs

It is said that way to mans heart is through his stomach so to impress Ur dear ones i would like to share some of my recipes which are konkani and also non Konkani traditional food. I have learn t them from different people, books, watching different TV programs, internet etc due to my interest in cooking and the guidance from my dearest Mom. I must admit most part of inspiration has come to me from my mother who is an excellent cook. i know i cant match with her still i would like to do good cause of sharing the recipes thr my blog and would be happy to hear success stories from you who have tried recipes posted here. It would be my pleasure, if you’ve benefited in some way by what you read on this blog.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Crab chilly

I love crab but only difficulty is in eating it.. we have to mess up both our hands to eat it. whenever my dad used to bring crab at home mom would prepare excellent crab gravy and dad used to take that cooked crab and give me n my sis the cooked flesh n we used to eat nicely. so when i go to my home i enjoy eating n now my hubby does my fathers job by giving good portion of crab to me. so here's my mom's crab chilli recipe for u guys.

Ingredients:
 4-5 crabs, cleaned and cut into half
 2 large onions, sliced
 3-4  green chillies, slit
 1 tsp pepper powder
 1/4tsp turmeric powder
 2tsp soya sauce
 1 tsp vinegar
 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
 1 strand of currt leaves

Method:
  1. Heat oil in a pan, add onions, curry leaves. fry till translucent.
  2. Now add slit green chillies, pepper powder, turmeric powder. fry till raw smell goes off.
  3. Add crab, soya sauce, vinegar, salt, little coriander leaves. Mix well. Add 1/2 cup of water cover the lid and cook for 10-5min.
  4. When crab is cooked, Garnish with coriander leaves.
photo and presentation credit goes to my sister, anupama

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