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Andhra rajula pita fry
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Andhra Rajula Pita Fry

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Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main

Fresh crab (cleaned, medium pieces) – 500 g

Onion (finely chopped) – 120 g (~1 large)

Green chillies (slit) – 3

Ginger-garlic paste – 1½ tbsp

Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp

Spice Powders

Turmeric – ¼ tsp

Red chilli powder – 1½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1½ tsp

Cumin powder – ½ tsp

Black pepper powder – ½ tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Salt – 1 tsp

For Roasting

Oil (groundnut oil preferred) – 4 tbsp

Optional

Crushed garlic – 1 tbspLemon juice – 1 tsp

Method
 

  1. Clean & marinate
    Wash crab, crack claws. Mix with turmeric and salt. Rest 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare base
    Heat oil, add curry leaves and green chillies. Add onions and sauté till light golden.
  3. Add ginger-garlic
    Cook until raw smell disappears.
  4. Cook crab
    Add crab and cook for 3–4 minutes on medium flame.
  5. Add spices
    Add chilli, coriander, cumin, and pepper powders. Mix well. Cover and cook 8–10 minutes (no water).
  6. Dry roast (key step)
    Open lid, cook on medium-high flame. Stir continuously.
  7. Final finish
    Add crushed garlic, garam masala, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Cook 1 minute and switch off.

Notes

  • Do not add water while cooking
  • Use a wide pan for proper roasting
  • Final high flame roasting is essential
  • Maintain enough oil for masala binding
  • Do not overcook crab (becomes rubbery)