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Delicious Easy Indian Crab Curry Recipe | Authentic & Spicy Seafood Dish
Learn how to make a mouth-watering Indian Crab Curry from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. This spicy and aromatic seafood dish is packed with flavors from fresh spices, coconut milk, and tender crab meat. Perfect for a special meal or a comforting dinner, this recipe guides you through each step to create an authentic culinary experience.
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#Seafood Recipe
#Indian Cuisine
#Spicy Food
#Coconut Milk Curry
#Easy Curry
#Dinner Idea
Freshly prepared ingredients for the curry
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Indian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
35g
Protein
20g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Aromatics and spices cooking in the pan
Ingredients
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Servings: 4
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Crab simmering in the rich coconut curry
Instructions
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- Clean and cut the crabs. Prepare the aromatics: chop the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and slit the green chilies lengthwise.10m
Preview10mPreviewClean and cut the crabs. Prepare the aromatics: chop the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and slit the green chilies lengthwise. - Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or pot. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves, and let them splutter. Then add the sliced onion and sauté until it softens and turns translucent. Add the minced ginger, garlic, and green chilies, and cook briefly until fragrant.7m
Preview7mPreviewHeat vegetable oil in a large pan or pot. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves, and let them splutter. Then add the sliced onion and sauté until it softens and turns translucent. Add the minced ginger, garlic, and green chilies, and cook briefly until fragrant. - Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Sauté for about a minute to toast the spices. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and the oil separates from the masala (spice mixture).6m
Preview6mPreviewStir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Sauté for about a minute to toast the spices. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and the oil separates from the masala (spice mixture). - Add the cleaned crab pieces and salt to taste. Mix well to coat the crab evenly with the spice mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently, to allow the crab to absorb the flavors.5m
Preview5mPreviewAdd the cleaned crab pieces and salt to taste. Mix well to coat the crab evenly with the spice mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently, to allow the crab to absorb the flavors. - Pour in the coconut milk. If the curry seems too thick, you can add a splash of water. Bring the curry to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crab is tender and cooked through, and the curry has thickened to your desired consistency.10m
Preview10mPreviewPour in the coconut milk. If the curry seems too thick, you can add a splash of water. Bring the curry to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crab is tender and cooked through, and the curry has thickened to your desired consistency. - Garnish the hot crab curry generously with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Serve immediately with steamed rice, naan, or roti.2m
Preview2mPreviewGarnish the hot crab curry generously with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Serve immediately with steamed rice, naan, or roti.
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