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Crab Dalchini Raita

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pondicherry cooking — Crab Dalchini Raita brings a dalchini touch with a classic raita finish. About 32 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 20 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Crab2, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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