Kakrar Bati Bosa(কাকড়ার বাটি বোসা)

 **Kakrar Bati Bosa** (Crab Curry Cooked in a Bowl) is a traditional Bengali dish where crab is cooked with spices and sometimes steamed inside a bowl for enhanced flavor. Here's how to make it:

### Ingredients:

- 4 medium-sized crabs (cleaned and cut into pieces)

- 2 medium-sized potatoes (cubed)

- 2 onions (finely chopped)

- 2 tomatoes (chopped)

- 2-3 green chilies (slit)

- 2 tbsp mustard oil (or any other cooking oil)

- 1 tsp turmeric powder

- 1 tsp red chili powder

- 1 tsp cumin powder

- 1 tsp coriander powder

- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder

- Salt to taste

- Water (as needed)

- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Crab**:

   - Clean the crabs thoroughly and remove any dirt. Cut them into manageable pieces, leaving the claws and legs intact.

2. **Marinate the Crab**:

   - Marinate the crab pieces with salt, turmeric powder, and a little red chili powder. Let them sit for 15-20 minutes.

3. **Fry the Crab**:

   - Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes, then lower the heat. Fry the marinated crabs for about 4-5 minutes until they turn golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. **Prepare the Gravy**:

   - In the same oil, add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

   - Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.

   - Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.

   - Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Stir well and cook the spices for a few minutes until the oil separates from the masala.

   - Add the cubed potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. **Add Water and Simmer**:

   - Add water to create a thick gravy (around 1-2 cups depending on how much curry you want).

   - Cover and cook until the potatoes are almost done.

6. **Steam the Curry in a Bowl**:

   - Transfer the curry along with the crabs into a heatproof bowl or clay pot (bati).

   - Seal the bowl with a lid or cover it tightly with aluminum foil.

   - Place this bowl in a steamer or a large pot with some water at the bottom and steam for about 20-25 minutes to allow all the flavors to blend well.

7. **Final Touch**:

   - Once done, remove the bowl from the steamer. Sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

8. **Serve**:

   - Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy the rich and flavorful **Kakrar Bati Bosa**!