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Shepherd's Feast Crab
🇮🇳 Indian

Shepherd's Feast Crab

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Sirsa cooking — Shepherd's Feast Crab brings a shepherd's touch with a classic ghee roast finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

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

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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: Classic Shepherd's Pie | Gordon Ramsay · on YouTube