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Perambalur Crab Peanut-Crush Seekh
🇮🇳 Indian

Perambalur Crab Peanut-Crush Seekh

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Perambalur cooking — Perambalur Crab Peanut-Crush Seekh brings a peanut-crush touch with a classic seekh finish. About 34 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 20 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Crab2, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • 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

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

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