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Meerut Changheri Crab Kurma
🇮🇳 Indian

Meerut Changheri Crab Kurma

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Meerut cooking — Meerut Changheri Crab Kurma brings a changheri touch with a classic kurma finish. About 34 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Crab2, cleaned

Optional extras

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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