Crab Masala Fry Recipe Recipe

Name: Crab Masala Fry Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup), divided; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 whole small dried red chili, such as Thai bird or chile de arbol; 5 whole black peppercorns; 2 whole cloves; 1 inch piece of ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 3 medium cloves garlic , minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 medium Dungeness or Jonah crabs, cleaned and cut into half; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Cooked rice or flatbread for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup), divided
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 whole small dried red chili, such as Thai bird or chile de arbol
5 whole black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1 inch piece of ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
3 medium cloves garlic , minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 medium Dungeness or Jonah crabs, cleaned and cut into half
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked rice or flatbread for serving

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat until shimmering. Add 1 tablespoon chopped onion, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried chili, peppercorns, cloves, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add fennel seeds. Stir to mix through. Immediately transfer to the bowl of a blender or mortar and pestle and blend/pound until a fine paste is formed, scraping down sides as necessary.
2
Wipe out saucepan with a paper towel and add remaining oil. Heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the remaining onion. Cook, stirring, unti lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato puree, bring to a simmer, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add turmeric powder and the ground spice paste. Stir well to combine and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates and starts surfacing. Add a few drops of water if the paste tends to stick or get too dry.
3
Add the crab and salt. Spoon some of the sauce over the crab to coat. Cover and cook for 5 minute. Remove lid, stir, and continue to cook for 10 minutes, spooning the sauce over the crabs occasionally. Sprinkle with coriander leaves and serve immediately with rice or bread.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup), divided, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Crab Masala Fry Recipe 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 Fry Recipe

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