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Crayfish Curry

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Raeesa D
Raeesa D @isra1607
Cape Town
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Ingredients

45mins
6+ people
  1. 10-15 Crayfish Tails
  2. 1 Whole Crayfish (optional)
  3. 3 Large Onions, finely chopped
  4. 1 Red/Green pepper finely chopped
  5. 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  6. Salt
  7. 5 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
  8. 2 Cardamom pods
  9. 3 Stick Cinnamon
  10. 2-3 Tablespoons Packo Masala
  11. 1-2 Teaspoons Turmeric
  12. 2 Teaspoons Chilli Powder
  13. 1 Tablespoon Crayfish Masala
  14. 8 Curry Leaves
  15. 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  16. Freshly chopped Coriander

Cooking Instructions

45mins
  1. 1

    Heat your oil in a large pot and add your onions, red/green pepper, salt  and whole spices, that would be your cinnamon, cardamon and curry leaves.

  2. 2

    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

  3. 3

    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

  4. 4

    Add crayfish tails/whole crayfish cut into pieces and stir and cook for just a few minutes, then add lemon juice. Next add about 2 cups of hot water and cook for about 25 minutes.

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  5. 5

    Sprinkle over fresh Coriander / Dhanya

  6. 6

    Enjoy!

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Raeesa D @isra1607
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I am proudly South African, specifically Capetonian🙋‍♀️... I looooooove food and have a super sweet tooth..🤩
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