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Garlic Crab Gassi
🇮🇳 Indian

Garlic Crab Gassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Gandhinagar cooking — Garlic Crab Gassi brings a garlic touch with a classic gassi finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Garlic8 cloves
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Crab2, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

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