Masala partan

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the garlic for about 1 minute, or until fragrant but coloured. Add the ginger, chilli and spices and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the spices. Mix in the butter and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt, add the wild garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the crab meat and mix well. Add two-thirds of the coriander, the lime juice and 100g/3½oz breadcrumbs. Mix well and season again if preferred. Spoon the crab mixture into the reserved crab shells.

4. 4

   Mix the cheese and the remaining breadcrumbs together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Top the crabs with the cheese mixture and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden-brown. Garnish with the remaining coriander and serve.

1 serving ≈ 163 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.