Crab Curry Recipe

Name: Crab Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium crabs, cut into half; 4 tablespoons oil; 1 pinch asafetida powder; 2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and crushed; 6 medium onions; 2 medium tomatoes; ½ tablespoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons red chili powder; 1 cup grated fresh coconut; 1 green cardamoms; 4 cloves; 10 -12 black peppercorns; 12 inch cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 12 inch ginger; 8 -9 cloves garlic; 4 green chilies; ½ cup fresh coriander leaves; 1 green cardamoms; 4 cloves; 10 -12 black peppercorns; 12 inch cinnamon stick; 1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds

Servings: persons

4 medium crabs, cut into half
4 tablespoons oil
1 pinch asafetida powder
2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and crushed
6 medium onions
2 medium tomatoes
½ tablespoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons red chili powder
1 cup grated fresh coconut
1 green cardamoms
4 cloves
10 -12 black peppercorns
12 inch cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fennel seed
12 inch ginger
8 -9 cloves garlic
4 green chilies
½ cup fresh coriander leaves
1 green cardamoms
4 cloves
10 -12 black peppercorns
12 inch cinnamon stick
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds

1
First prepare the crab extract.
2
To do so, while cleaning the crabs separate all the legs and grind them with 1 cup of water until you obtain a thick extract.
3
Repeat the same with the sieved mixture a couple of times till you get a fine paste/juice consistency.
4
Keep aside.
5
Now heat oil in a deep large bottomed skillet.
6
Add a pinch of asafoetida powder and crushed garlic.
7
When the garlic turns brown, add the seasoning mixture.
8
When it starts crackling, add chopped onions and saute till they turn brown.
9
Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
10
Toss in turmeric and red chilli powders.
11
Stir-fry for sometime (3-5 minutes) and then add the paste.
12
Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes.
13
When this begins to simmer, add the crabs and pincers.
14
Add just enough water to submerge the crabs.
15
Once the curry starts boiling, add the crab extract.
16
Allow it to boil well for a few minutes.
17
Then add freshly ground coconut and allow it to boil for a few more minutes.
18
Garnish with fresh corriander leaves.
19
Serve hot with rice.
20
Enjoy!

2371

kcal

Calories

Fat

650

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium crabs, cut into half, 4 tablespoons oil, 1 pinch asafetida powder, 2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and crushed, and more.

Yes, Crab Curry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Curry

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