Ingredients: 1/2 kg crab, cleaned1 drumstick, cut into pieces1 medium raw mango, peeled & chopped ( add according to sourness)4 green chillies, slitsmall piece ginger, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 cup grated coconut2 1/2 tsp chilli powder3/4 tsp turmeric powder2 + 4 shallots, sliced1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut […]
Category: Crab
Crab / Njandu Ularthiyathu
Ingredients: 1 kg crabs , cleaned3 tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp crushed ginger1/2 tsp crushed garlic1 onion, sliced2-3 kudampuli / gambooge7-8 shallots4 garlic cloves1 tsp fennel seeds4-5 pepper corns2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Cut the crabs into pieces, clean it and keep it aside. Crush together […]
Njandu Basale Curry / Crab Curry With Malabar Spinach
Ingredients: 3/4-1 kg crabs, cleaned1 bunch basale / malabar spinach 1 1/2 cup grated coconut5 green chillies1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdergooseberry sized tamarind5 garlic cloves1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste Preparation: Cut and clean the crabs and keep it aside. Separate the leaves and stems of basale/ malabar spinach and wash it properly. […]
Crab / Njandu Pollichathu
Ingredients: 1/2 kg crab/ njandu, cut into pieces 4 shallots small piece ginger 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp pepper powder 1 1/2-2 tsp vinegar 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil as required Preparation: Cut the crab into pieces and clean it […]
Crab / Njandu Theeyal
Ingredients: 1/2 kg crab, cleaned and cut into pieces 1 cup shallots, sliced 1 big tomato, chopped 1 tbsp ginger, crushed 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, crushed 3/4 cup grated coconut 1/4 tsp whole pepper corns 2 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp tamarind extract 1 tsp mustard […]
Njandu – Urulakizhangu Varutharachathu / Crab and Potato Curry with Roasted Coconut
Ingredients: 4-5 medium crabs, cleaned 2 potatoes 1 piece ginger ( 1 tbsp) , chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3-4 green chillies, slit 1 onion, sliced 5 shallots 1 cup grated coconut 5-6 peppercorns 2 cardamoms 2 piece of cinnamon 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 2 sprig […]
Crab Fry / Njandu Porichathu
Ingredients: 4 medium crabs, cleaned 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp pepper powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste 1 sprig curry leaves oil for frying Preparation: Cut and clean the crab pieces and cook it with turmeric powder and little salt adding enough water. Make a paste of chilli powder, pepper powder […]
Malabar Crab / Njandu Curry
Ingredients: 5 crabs, cleaned 1/2 cup grated coconut 2 onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 tbsp ginger, chopped 2 green chillies, slit 3 garlic cloves, crushed small lemon sized tamarind 1 sprig curry leaves 2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek […]
Njandu Pacha Manga Ularthu / Crab Roast With Raw Mango
Ingredients: 4 medium crabs 2 onions, sliced 1 small tomato, sliced 1 1/2 tsp ginger, sliced 1 tsp garlic, sliced 2 green chillies, slit 1 raw mango/ pacha manga, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 sprig curry leaves 3 tbsp thengakothu/ coconut slices 1 […]
Njandu Kadumbu / Njandu Pidi / Steamed Rice Dumplings in Crab Gravy
Ingredients: For Kadumbu (Rice dumplings) 2 cups rice flour 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups of water salt For Crab Gravy: 4 medium crabs, cleaned 1 cup grated coconut 1 tbsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 3/4-1 tbsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 3 shallots […]
Crab / Njandu Varavu ( Njandu Peera)
Ingredients: 1/2 kg crab 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 tsp ginger, crushed 1 tsp garlic, crushed 3-4 green chillies, slit 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 1/2 cup grated coconut few curry leaves salt to taste 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut the crab into pieces, […]
Crab Biriyani / Njandu Biriyani
Ingredients: 1/2 kg crabs , cleaned 3 cups jeerakasala rice/ basmati rice 3 onions, chopped 1 onion, thinly sliced for garnishing 2 tomatoes, chopped 8 green chillies, crushed 1 tbsp ginger paste /crushed 1 tbsp garlic paste/crushed 1 tbsp chilli powder 2 tsp turmeric powder 4 cloves 3 cardamoms 2 small piece cinnamon sticks 2 […]