Crab soup/ Nandu rasam

Crab soup /Nandu rasam is very healthy and high rich in protein.  Like other non veg dishes, Crab soup is also a mouth watering one. It’s a south Indian soup, peppery and hot, sour, nourishing. It can be strained and enjoyed in a bowl or served over a bowl of hot White rice. This hot crab soup is perfect to have on rainy day. This crab soup is a good medicine for cold and it works wonder to clear flu and fever.

Nutritional facts:

Plain steamed crab meat is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. For a minimal amount of calories, you get lots of protein, a multitude of minerals and several B vitamins. It contains just 82 calories per 3-ounce serving.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Crushed garlic – 1 tbsp

Shallots – 15, chopped

Green chilies – 3, chopped

Tomato – 1, chopped

Cumin powder – 1 tsp

Pepper powder – ½ tsp

Red chili powder – 2 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Coconut milk – ½ cup

Crab legs – 4

Salt to taste

Cilantro - few

Enough amount of water

For Tempering:

Oil – 3 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Fennel seeds – 1 tsp

Pepper seeds – 1 tsp

Cinnamon – 1 inch stick

Cloves – 2

Cardamom - 2

Red chilies – 4

Curry leaves – 1 spring

For making paste:

Green chilies – 3

Curry leaves – 5 - 6 leaves

Poppy seeds – 1 tsp

Pepper seeds – ½ tsp

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Cashews – 5

Method:

1. In a Pressure cooker, Heat oil and temper with the ingredients listed under “For tempering”.

2. Add garlic, shallots and saute till it turns translucent. Add green chilies, tomato and saute till it turns mushy.

3. Add the grounded paste and fry till the raw smell disappears. Add all the spice powder and mix well.

4. Add coconut milk and enough amount of water.

5. Now add crab legs and salt. Cover the cooker lid and cook for 1 whistle.

6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.