Served as main course. Non-vegetarian. A north Indian recipe.

Indian

500 gram Lobsters, shelled and Meat washed

1 big Onion, finely chopped

2 medium Tomatoes, blanched and chopped

2 teaspoon Coriander powder

1 teaspoon Cumin powder

1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder

1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper powder

1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala(Hot Spice Mix)

2 Tablespoons Yoghurt

2 Tablespoons Oil

4 Tablespoon Water

Salt to taste

Finely chopped fresh Coriander to garnish

For grinding to a fine paste:

1 cup grated Coconut

2 flakes of Garlic

1 teaspoon chopped, Ginger

2 Green Chillies

1 teaspoon(s) poppy seeds

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and saute the onions on medium heat for about 3 minutes or till the onions are light brown in color. Add the ground paste and fry till it is golden-brown. Add the tomato pieces and fry till the oil leaves the sides. Add all the spice powders except for the garam masala(hot spice mix) and mix well. Mix in the lobster meat, salt and the yoghurt. Stir-fry on high heat briefly. Stir in the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes or till the lobster meat is cooked and tender. Sprinkle the garam masala and garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander. Serve hot with steamed rice and/or rotis.

Preparation time: 10-12 minutes

Cooking time: 18-20 minutes

Serves: 4

Tips:

It is important that the lobster is fresh because its meat is easily removable then.

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