How to Make Crab Masala

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Slice the onions into fine pieces.

   Warm the pan over a high heat before adding 3 tablespoons of oil.
   
   Add 3 sticks of cinnamon, a sprinkling of cardamom pods, and a sprinkling of cloves.
   
   Cook for about a minute.
   
   The oil will help extract the flavour of the spices.
   
   Add the chopped onions and cook for a further 10 minutes until golden brown.
   
   Keep stirring occasionally. ,, Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli, coriander, and cumin powder.
   
   Turn the heat down a little and stir well because dry ingredients can easily stick to the bottom of the pan. , Turn up to a high heat as there is now less risk of the ingredients sticking to the bottom and burning.
   
   Stir for a further 2-3 minutes. , If the ingredients stick at all, add a little more water. ,,, Stir until all the pieces are smothered with sauce.
   
   Turn the stove down to a low heat, add a little water, and stir.
   
   Cover and simmer for about 6-8 minutes. ,,,
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   Step 2: Fry the onions

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   Step 3: cinnamon

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   Step 4: and cardamom pods.

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   Step 5: Chop the tomatoes into small pieces.

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   Step 6: Add the other spices.

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   Step 7: Add the tomatoes.

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   Step 8: Add in a little water and keep stirring for another 2 to 3mins.

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   Step 9: Add the tomato paste to add some colour to the sauce and stir for a further 2 minutes.

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    Step 10: Season the mixture with salt and continue to stir.

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    Step 11: Add the crab.

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    Step 12: Add a little water after 5 minutes.

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    Step 13: Chop some coriander as a garnish.

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    Step 14: Serve the crab masala with a sprinkle of coriander.

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