Crab Masala Curry
Crab Masala Fry is a spicy and delicious dish made with Crabs, onions, tomatoes, green chillies and exotic spices .
Servings: 8
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 10 crabs cleaned
- 2 large onions cut lengthwise
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 inch ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3-4 green chilies
- 2 medium tomatoes paste or diced
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp chilly powder Kashmiri
- 4 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp pepper powder black
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 2 green chilies
- 2 curry leaves sprig
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
- salt to taste
- 4 tbsp coconut oil vegetable oil
Instructions
- Clean the crab with salt and water.
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a deep bottomed pan
- Add onions and green chilies and sautée for 10 minutes.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell is gone.
- Add all the spices except garam masala and mix well
- Add tomato paste and sautée till it leaves oil on the sides of the pan.
- Simmer for a while
- Add the cleaned crabs and sautee until it gets coated with the gravy
- Add a cup of water, salt to taste and cover with a lid, and boil
- Let it cook well for 15 to 20 minutes
- Add curry leaves
- After it is cooked, open the lid and increase the flame
- Cook for another 20 minutes or until well done and gravy is thickened.
- Add garam masala and mix well
- Add some more curry leaves and coriander leaves
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves
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Notes
- Use a large heavy-bottomed or cast-iron pot to cook the crab so it has enough space to steam evenly and cook properly.
- Use a mortar and pestle to crush the ginger, garlic, and green chilies to get an authentic taste. A little ginger-garlic paste along with this can also be used.
- Add hot water while cooking to help the spices blend smoothly into the gravy and ensure the crab cooks evenly.
- Do not skip the garam masala at the end, as it adds a wonderful aroma and finishing flavor to the dish.
- Cook on medium heat until the crab is fully cooked and the gravy begins to thicken, then increase the heat and fry the masala well for a richer taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 702IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
