Chimbori Masala

चिंबोरी मसाला

Chimbori Masala

45 min

Ingredients for Chimbori Masala

  • • 6-8 pieces Crab (chimbori), cleaned and halved
  • • 3 tbsp Shell Fish Masala
  • • 2 medium Onions, finely chopped
  • • 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tbsp Coconut, grated (fresh or dry)
  • • Curry leaves – a few sprigs
  • • Oil – 3 tbsp
  • • Salt to taste
  • • Water – as needed for gravy

For the Tempering

  • • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • • 2-3 Green chillies, slit
Shell Fish Masala 50gm

Shell Fish Masala 50gm

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Method

1. Prepare the Base
Heat oil in a kadhai on medium flame. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves and chopped onions, sauté until golden brown.

2. Build the Masala
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell goes away. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy. Stir in the Shell Fish Masala and turmeric powder, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the oil separates.

3. Add the Crab
Add the cleaned crab pieces and mix well, coating them evenly with the masala. Add grated coconut and slit green chillies. Add water as needed for the desired gravy consistency, cover, and simmer on low flame for 15-20 minutes until the crab is cooked through.

4. Serve
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with steamed rice or bhakri for an authentic Malvani-Konkani coastal meal.