Crab Peri Peri

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 large tomatoes, skins removed
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped fine
• 4 blue crabs, cleaned and chopped into quarters with the shells on

Directions

1. 1

   Grind chilies, garlic, garam masala, cumin seeds, ginger, tomatoes and vinegar to a paste using a pestle and mortar or small food processor with the. Season with salt.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large wok. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add the pieces of crab and stir them into the onions. Continue frying until they start to change colour slightly.

3. 3

   Stir the spice paste into the pan, to coat the pieces of crab. Add 3 tablespoons of water, bring to the boil and cover with a lid. Steam for 5-7 minutes until the crab shells turn red and the flesh is tender.

4. 4

   Serve straight from the pan. Ditch the cutlery for this dish - roll up your sleeves and dig inches.