Crab Masala

Spice Up Your Meal with Delicious Crab Masala Recipe

If you love seafood and crave a spicy treat, then Crab Masala is the perfect dish for you! This crustaceous delicacy is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients like proteins and vitamins. In this blog post, we will share a mouthwatering Crab Masala recipe that you can prepare at home and enjoy with white rice.

Crab Masala is a delicious and nutritious dish that you can prepare at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This seafood treat is perfect for non-vegetarians who love spicy food. With its high protein and vitamin content, Crab Masala is a must-try recipe for seafood lovers. So, go ahead and give this recipe a try and enjoy the spicy, mouth-watering flavors!

You may also like my other seafood recipes like Grilled kingfish steak, Shrimp Stirfry, Fish Fry, Prawn Biryani, Orange Honey Glazed  Salmon, Spicy Grilled Salmon Fillet, Golden Fried Prawns, Tangy and Spicy Salmon Fillet, Shrimp Tacos and Prawn Fried Rice.

Crab Masala 2018-10-04 02:34:26

Crab Masala

Serves 4
Prep Time: 00:10
Cook Time: 00:15
Total Time: 00:25

Ingredients

• 4 medium sized crabs, cleaned and cut into half

To temper:

• 2 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• few curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste

To grind:

• 1/2 cup fresh coconut slices
• 1 green chili
• 8 to 10 shallots
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 4 to 5 garlic pods
• 1 tsp black pepper corns
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• one handful fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions

• Place all the ingredients given under 'To grind' in a mixie jar and grind until coarsely.
• Meanwhile, heat a pan with oil over medium heat.
• When the oil heats, add fennel seeds and curry leaves and fry until spluttering.
• Then add the ground coconut mixture and give a good stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Then add turmeric powder and salt and give a quick stir.
• Now add the cleaned crabs and saute well until the masala coats.
• At this stage, add 3/4 cup of water, cover and cook for 5 mins or until cooked.
• The color of the crab changes into deep red when it is fully cooked, as it is shown in the picture.
• Then remove the lid and cook for another 10 mins or until the masala becomes thick and it coats the crab evenly.
• Finally, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves and serve immediately.

By Santhi Therese
The Indian Claypot

Place all the ingredients given under “To grind” in a mixie jar

and grind until coarsely.

Meanwhile, heat a pan with oil over medium heat. When the oil heats, add fennel seeds and curry leaves and fries until spluttering.

Then add the ground coconut mixture and give a good stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Then add turmeric powder and salt and give a quick stir.

Now add the cleaned crabs and saute well until the masala coats.

At this stage, add 3/4 cup of water,

cover and cook for 5 mins or until cooked.

The color of the crab changes into the deep red when it is fully cooked, as it is shown in the picture.

Then remove the lid and cook for another 10 mins or until the masala becomes thick and it coats the crab evenly.

Finally, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves and serve immediately.