Curried Crab With Ricotta Recipe

Name: Curried Crab With Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g firm ricotta cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes; flour, for dusting; 125 ml oil; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon curry leaf, chopped (if available); 3 medium soft ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 125 ml fresh coriander, chopped (if available); 1 pinch sugar; 2 crabs, cleaned and cracked (with shell); 125 ml water

Servings: persons

200 g firm ricotta cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
flour, for dusting
125 ml oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon curry leaf, chopped (if available)
3 medium soft ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
125 ml fresh coriander, chopped (if available)
1 pinch sugar
2 crabs, cleaned and cracked (with shell)
125 ml water

1
In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, heat oil.
2
Dust ricotta in flour well.
3
Fry in hot oil, watching carefully as they can stick together.
4
When nicely browned, remove, drain and set aside.
5
Lower heat.
6
In the same pan saute onions until soft.
7
Add cayenne, curry powder and leaves.
8
Stir quickly to prevent burning, immediately add crab, salt, sugar and tomatoes.
9
Stir well, coating crab well.
10
Add water, cover and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes checking and stirring to re-coat crab occasionally.
11
Add more water if necessary to prevent 'sticking'.
12
When done, the tomatoes would have melted into a thick chutney coating the crab, which would have been heated throughout.
13
Add ricotta cubes and coriander, stir lightly.
14
Simmer for further five minutes, then serve.

477

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g firm ricotta cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes, flour, for dusting, 125 ml oil, 1 small onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Curried Crab With Ricotta 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.

Curried Crab With Ricotta

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