| kekada Chat (crab Malabar) 1 Pound Cooked Crab Meat, Fresh Or Frozen And Thawed
3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 Or 3 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
2 Teaspoons Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Thyme
1/2 Teaspoon Fennel Seeds, Crushed
1/4 To 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, Or To Taste
3 Cups Coarsely Diced Fresh Tomatoes
salt, To Taste
2 Scallions, Green And White Parts, Finely Chopped
lettuce Leaves (for Garnish)
chopped Cilantro (for Garnish) pick Over The Crab Meat And Cut Into 1-inch Pieces. heat The Oil In A Large Skillet With A Lid Over Moderate Heat And Cook The Onions, Stirring Frequently, Until Golden But Not Brown. Add The Garlic And Cook For 1 Minute. Add The Paprika, Thyme, Fennel Seeds, And Cayenne And Cook For 2 More Minutes. Add 1 Cup Of The Tomatoes. Lower The Heat And Simmer Covered For 15 Minutes. remove From The Heat And Gently Fold In The Crab Meat. Cover And Refrigerate For 2 To 3 Hours. immediately Before Serving, Add Salt To Taste And Fold In The Remaining Tomatoes And Chopped Scallions. Serve On A Bed Of Lettuce, Garnished With The Chopped Cilantro. serves 6 To 8 As An Appetizer. |
