Crab Masala Recipe

Name: Crab Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium crab, pieces washed,cleaned,shell discarded and cut into pieces; ½ cup oil; ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds; 6 sprigs fresh curry leaves, washed and torn; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 2 mashed tomatoes; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons coriander powder; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; ¼ teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, finely ground; ½ cup coconut (extract thick milk from it)

Servings: persons

5 medium crab, pieces washed,cleaned,shell discarded and cut into pieces
½ cup oil
¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
6 sprigs fresh curry leaves, washed and torn
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
2 mashed tomatoes
½ teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons coriander powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder, finely ground
½ cup coconut (extract thick milk from it)

1
Heat oil in a pan.
2
Toss in the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
3
Allow to splutter.
4
Once they stop spluttering, add the chopped onion.
5
Stir-fry till it turns light brown in colour.
6
Stir in the ginger and garlic pastes.
7
Fry for a few seconds, stirring continuously.
8
Mix in the mashed tomatoes.
9
Cook until the mixture is more of a paste.
10
Stir in all the masalas (spice powders) and cook for a few minutes.
11
Fold in all the crab pcs.
12
and mix well.
13
Cover and cook on a simmer till the crab pcs.
14
get cooked.
15
Stir in the coconut milk extract and cook for a few minutes.
16
Remove from heat.
17
Serve hot with rice.
18
Enjoy!

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium crab, pieces washed,cleaned,shell discarded and cut into pieces, ½ cup oil, ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds, 6 sprigs fresh curry leaves, washed and torn, and more.

Yes, Crab Masala 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 Masala

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