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Asansol Home-Style Crab Do Pyaza
🇮🇳 Indian

Asansol Home-Style Crab Do Pyaza

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Asansol cooking — Asansol Home-Style Crab Do Pyaza brings a firewood touch with a classic do pyaza finish. About 33 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Crab2, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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