Crab Biryani Koli Style

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups basmati rice (400 kcal)
2. 500g crab, cleaned and cracked
3. 1 cup yogurt
4. 2 large onions, thinly sliced
5. 3 tomatoes, chopped
6. 1/4 cup cooking oil
7. 2 tablespoons ghee
8. 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
9. 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
10. 1 teaspoon red chili powder
11. 1 teaspoon garam masala
12. 1 teaspoon biryani masala
13. Fresh coriander and mint leaves for garnish
14. Salt to taste

Instructions:

Step 1: Marinate the Crab

• In a bowl, mix yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
• Marinate the crab in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

• In a large pot, heat oil and ghee.
• Sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma disappears.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Spices

• Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
• Add garam masala, biryani masala, and adjust salt to taste.

Step 4: Cook Crab

• Add the marinated crab to the pot. Cook until the crab is partially done.

Step 5: Layering Rice and Crab

• Parboil basmati rice and layer it over the partially cooked crab.
• Sprinkle ghee and garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves.

Step 6: Dum Cooking

• Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

• Gently fluff the Crab Biryani with a fork.
• Serve hot, savoring the exquisite flavors of this coastal delicacy.

Indulge in the unique taste of Crab Biryani Koli Style, a culinary journey that captures the essence of coastal traditions and the bounties of the sea.