Indian Style Crab Soup

Main Ingredients	Crabs, Butter
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Soups
Prep Time	10-15 minutes
Cook time	25-30 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Non Veg

Ingredients

• 4 crabs cleaned
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4-5 black peppercorns
• Bay leaves
• 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

Method

1. Heat butter in a non-stick pan add peppercorns, bay leaves, cinnamon and onion and mix. Saute till lightly browned. Add tomato and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes
2. Add crabs and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric powder and mix well.
3. Add 5 cups of water and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes.
4. Remove the crab pieces and strain the soup into a bowl.
5. Place the crab pieces in a serving bowl and pour the strained soup over it.
6. Serve piping hot.