Crab Varattiyathu - Malabar Style

Ingredients:

Crabs - 3 nos.

Chilli powder - 2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Coconut oil - 1 tsp

Curry leaves - few

Method:

1)  Wash and cut the crabs.Marinate the crabs with chilli powder,turmeric powder,coriander powder,pepper powder and salt.Keep it for 30-45 mins.

2) Add sufficient water for cooking crabs.Cover and cook.Add curry leaves.Cook till the crabs is done and the gravy is fully dried.Finally add coconut oil and mix well.

3) Simple crab varattiyathu is ready.......

Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Kheer

Ingredients:

Semiya / Vermicelli - 100 gm

Milk - 1 litre

Sugar - 3/4 cup( as needed)

Cardamom powder - 1 tsp

Cashew nuts -10 nos.

Raisins(unakka munthiri) - 15 nos.

Ghee - 2 tbsp

Method:

1) Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a pan and roast the semiya/vermicelli till golden brown.

2) Boil milk in a thick bottomed pan, then add the roasted vermicelli and cook on low flame.

3) Then add sugar and cardamom powder.Stirring continuously.

4) Heat 1 tbsp  ghee in another pan, fry cashews and raisins.Add the fried cashews and raisins to payasam.Serve hot or cold.....