Crayfish Tail Curry by Fatima Sydow

Crayfish Tail Curry

 

Ingredients

10-15 large crayfish tails ( washed and cleaned ( inside grit along the tail meat removed ) I cut the tails in two .

3 onions peeled and finely chopped 
Salt to taste 
1 red pepper finely chopped 
2-3 tablespoons of oil 
4-5 garlic cloves peeled and grated on the fine side of grater 
2 cardamom pods 
3-4 stick Cinnamon
6-8 curry leaves 
2 teaspoons of red chili powder
1 teaspoon of paprika 
1-2 teaspoons of turmeric 
2-3 tablespoons of roasted Masala 
Some freshly chopped coriander .

 

Method.

Heat your oil in a large pot and add your onions , red pepper , salt  and whole spices , that would be your cinnamon , cardamon and curry leaves . Fry until golden brown and add half a cup of water and Cook for about 10 minutes . Next add all your spices and garlic and stir to prevent from burning and add about a cup of water and allow the water to cook away  ...Next add your crayfish tails and stir and cook for just a few minutes . Next add about 2 cups of hot water and cook for about 25 minutes . And you are done . Sprinkle over some fresh coriander .

Delicious.

 

Recipe and photo by Fatima Sydow