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Spicy Crab Masala Recipe
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Spicy Crab Masala Recipe

A high protein Kerala Recipes recipe with crabs, fresh coconut - chunks, sprig coriander (dhania) leaves. Ready in 1h 20m, serves 2.

Curated byAditya Nair🇮🇳

1h 20mTotal Time50m prep · 30m cook
2Servings
400-550Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions12 steps
  1. 1

    To prepare Spicy Masala Crab Recipe, get all the ingredients handy and grind the masala ingredients fried onion, coconut, cinnamon, bay leaf, ginger, garlic & coriander leaves - to a fine paste

    fresh coconut - chunks(6)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves(5)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1)bay leaf (tej patta)(1)inch ginger(2)cloves garlic(4)onion - fried(3/4 cup)onion - chopped(1)coriander powder (dhania)(1 tablespoon)
  2. 2

    In a kadai/wok, heat some oil and saute the onion

    onion - fried(3/4 cup)onion - chopped(1)
  3. 3

    Add the crabs and sauté to coat them with oil

    crabs(4)
  4. 4

    After the crab changes it color to deeper in 10 minutes on a medium heat, start adding the dry spice powders - turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri red chilli, red chilli powder and salt as per taste

    sprig coriander (dhania) leaves(5)teaspoons kashmiri red chilli powder - adjustable(2)teaspoons red chilli powder - adjustable(1)coriander powder (dhania)(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  5. 5

    Stir in all the spices to ensure that the crab is coated well with spices

  6. 6

    Add the chopped tomato, stir them into the crab mixture

    onion - chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(2)
  7. 7

    Add 1/2 cup of water, since crab cooks in its own moisture in meat as well

  8. 8

    Cover with a lid and cook on simmered flame for 5-6 minutes, until the water from the meat starts oozing out

  9. 9

    Remove the lid and check for the spice levels, and adjust

  10. 10

    Pour in the ground masala and cook on a low flame with lid closed, for another 15-20 minutes

  11. 11

    You may continue cooking to adjust the consistency of the gravy as desired

  12. 12

    Once done- Serve Spicy Masala Crab Recipe hot with steamed rice and rotis with Dal tadka and Carrot Ribbon Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

383 kcal
Protein6.6g
Carbs32.3g
Fat26.1g
Fiber8.1g

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