Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • Lobster tail/ Whole lobster - 2
  • Onion - 2 (sliced lengthwise)
  • Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
  • Tomatoes - 2-3 (chopped)
  • Green Chillies - 3
  • Chilli powder - 2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Cilantro - handful
  • Oil - 2-3 tbsp
  • Salt - to taste

Instruction

  • 1. Boil the lobster tail in water with some salt and turmeric powder for 2-3 minutes.
  • 2. If using whole lobster, cut it into slices after boiling. If using lobster tail just make a slit in the center for the masala to get inside.
  • 3. Heat oil in a pan. When it is smoking hot, sear the lobster in that for a minute over medium high heat.
  • 4. Remove the lobster and keep it aside.
  • 5. In the same pan, add some more oil if needed, splutter the mustard seeds and saute the onions till they turn golden brown.
  • 6. Fry the ginger garlic paste for a minute and then add the tomatoes.
  • 7. Add turmeric powder, required salt and chilli powder and cook everything for 5 minutes till a nice masala is formed.
  • 8. Now add the fried lobster pieces/tail and finely chopped cilantro.
  • 9. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes. Add little water and bring it to a boil if you want more gravy.
  • 10.Garnish with finely chopped cilantro and split green chilies.