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Ingredients: 

6 Crabs
2Big onion
2Tomatoes
1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp Coriander powder
1tbsp Red chili powder
1tbsp Turmeric powder
4tbsp Cocunut
1-1/2 tbsp Fennel seeds
5-6cashews
2 Cinamon
2 Clove
3 Cardamom
1tbsp Cumin seeds
Curry leaf

 Method:

After getting the crabs cleaned add ½ tbsp salt, 1/2 tbsp chili powder and ½ tbsp turmeric powder to the crab mix well and keep aside.You can break the crabs to two halves,will help the masala to go inside the crab.Chop the onion and tomatoes.Grind the coconut to a smooth paste and keep aside
Keep the pan in the stove. In two tbsps of oil season the masala.Now add the onions.Add the ginger garlic paste.And add the chopped tomatoes, Now add the chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Add ½ tbsp of salt.Mix everything well. Now add 1 cup of water. Close the pan with a lid and keep the flame in low and cook for 5minutes. Now open the pan and add the crabs .Mix well. The crabs will leave water. If you find it very dry, add half cup of water. Close the pan and cook for 6 more minutes in medium flame. The crabs would have get cooked now. Now add the grinded coconut into the masala.granish with corionder leaves. 

Health Benefits of Crabs:  

crab contains essential nutrients to the body.crab meat is low in fat and calories.Omega-3 Fatty Acid Source: Crab meat contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower blood pressure and thus reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.omega-3 fatty acids are known to lower triglycerides, increase the supply of HDL or good cholesterol, prevent blood clotting and strengthen resistance to infections.

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