Crab Masala (Step By Step Photos)
Fresh crab cooked the Kerala way — with coconut, curry leaves, and a tartness that comes from kudampuli or tamarind. Coastal Kerala cooking at its simplest and best.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 kg Crab
- 2 inch Ginger
- 8 Pods Garlic
- 3 Tomato 2 for puree and one for sauting
- Coriander, to taste
- 1 Onion
- Curry leaves, to taste
- 2 Red chillies
- ½ Ts Fennel seeds
- 2 Cinnamon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper powder, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Thoroughly clean the crabs.
Step 2
Grind coconut nicely and set aside.
Step 3
Grind the tomatoes. It should be smooth.
Step 4
Grind all ginger and garlic and keep the paste ready.
Step 5
Chop onion, tomato, coriander. Keep the red chillies and curry leaves along with it.
Step 6
Get the fennel and cinnamon and set aside.
Step 7
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil and fry the fennel and cinnamon for about a minute.
Step 8
Add the chopped onion and sauté.
Step 9
Add the red chillies and fry for a minute. Then add the ginger garlic paste and sauté.
Step 10
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomato is cooked and it looses the shape.
Step 11
Add the tomato puree and fry.
Step 12
Once the puree is cooked well, add the crab and mix it well.
Step 13
Add the chilli and coriander powder.
Step 14
Add little water and mix it well and let it cook.
Step 15
Once the crab is almost cooked add grounded coconut.
Step 16
For the final touch sprinkle pepper powder, mix it well and cook for 3 to 5 minutes and take it off the heat.
Step 17
Serve while still hot with rice.
Tip
Never stir a fish curry with a spoon. Shake the pot gently to coat the pieces — stirring breaks them apart.
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