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Noida Kali Mirch Crab
🇮🇳 Indian

Noida Kali Mirch Crab

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Noida cooking — Noida Kali Mirch Crab brings a kali mirch touch with a classic kootu finish. About 32 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Crab2, cleaned
  • Black Pepper1.5 tsp, crushed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

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.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Purani Dilli ki Shadio Wala Chicken kali mirch / Hakeem Bawarchi ki Recipe · on YouTube