Indian Spiced Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Indian Spiced Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 cup finely diced Onion; 1 tablespoon finely minced Garlic; 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1 tablespoon Paprika; 1 pound crabmeat; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 Egg, beaten; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons Oil
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 cup finely diced Onion
1 tablespoon finely minced Garlic
1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 pound crabmeat
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Egg, beaten
1 cup Breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium heat in a small pan.
2
Add the Cumin Seeds and let them cook for a few seconds or until they start sizzling.
3
Then add the onion and garlic and let it cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until they are soft and golden.
4
Mix in the coriander, garam masala, cayenne and paprika and give it a few stirs until the spices are well mixed with the onions and garlic.
5
Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
6
Add the crabmeat, worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon juice, egg, breadcrumbs and cilantro and mix well.
7
Make tiny balls (about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter) with the crabmeat mix and then slightly flatten the tops.
8
Heat the 4 tbs of oil in a non-stick skillet. Add a few crab cakes at a time and cook about 3 minutes on each side or until the crab cakes are well browned.
9
Serve as is or with Tamarind chutney.

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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 tablespoons Oil, 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, 1 cup finely diced Onion, 1 tablespoon finely minced Garlic, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Indian Spiced Crab Cakes

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