MADRAS CRAB CURRY
The sight of live crabs being sold in Chinatown brought back mouthwatering memories of mom's crab curry which I used to devour and I wanted to relive the experience. The body is cooked whole along with the pincers and legs. The legs usually don't have much meat but add flavor to the dish. The curry is purposely on the milder side to ensure that the spices do not overpower the delicate meat flavor. It is best when eaten the next day! Serve with hot rice cooked with a couple of cloves and piece of cinnamon.
Provided by FSK
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and peppercorns; cook and stir until spices start to pop. Add dried chile peppers, urad dal, and fennel seeds; cook until dal starts turning golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir onions, garlic, and ginger into the pot. Cook and stir until garlic just starts to turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garam masala, chile powder, turmeric, and salt; cook 1 minute more.
- Stir 1 cup of water, tomato puree, and tomato paste into the pot. Cook until tomato puree thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 cup water, coconut, and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; stir in tamarind juice.
- Bring curry back to a boil. Reduce heat to low; add crabs to the pot. Cook over medium-low heat until crabmeat is opaque, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until crabs absorb curry flavors, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1147.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
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smoky joe
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Islam khan Khan
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Wyliers Vyper
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M SHAH JHAN M SHAH JHAN
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Motshabi Alina
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Emily Wallick
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for crab curry. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ammar haider
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The curry was flavorful and the crab was cooked perfectly.
tamim Hossian
[email protected]This curry is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use any type of crab I have on hand.
Hegazy Saber
[email protected]I've made this curry several times now and it's always a hit! The flavors are amazing and the crab is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ezra Terlouw
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The curry was delicious and the crab was cooked perfectly. I served it with basmati rice and it was a perfect meal.
Kakoli Begum
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crab, but I loved this curry! The sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Noor Definitely
[email protected]This Madras crab curry is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The curry is rich and flavorful, and the crab is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
tiragalo orefile
[email protected]I love this recipe! The curry is always so flavorful and the crab is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
shiva
[email protected]This curry was delicious! The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
bruce susel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The curry was rich and flavorful, and the crab was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Sojib Barua
[email protected]This Madras crab curry was a hit! The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with basmati rice and it was a perfect meal.