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Srinagar Crab Pickle

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Srinagar cooking — Srinagar Crab Pickle brings a lemon touch with a classic pickle finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Lemon1
  • Crab2, cleaned
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

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

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