🦀 Spicy Goan Crab Masala Recipe | Traditional Seafood Curry

🦀 Spicy Goan Crab Masala Recipe | Traditional Seafood Curry

     A spicy, coconut-based coastal curry that captures the essence of Goan flavors

YOU CAN COOK CRAB IN VARIOUS WAY. ITS FLAVOR AND TASTE IS AWESOME AND SUPER YUMMY. SERVE WITH RICE.

📌 Servings: 3
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15–20 minutes
👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

📝 Ingredients

• 4–5 fresh crabs (cleaned and cut into pieces)
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1-inch piece of ginger
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 4 black peppercorns
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp khus khus (poppy seeds)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 4 cloves
• 3 tbsp toddy vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• Small ball of tamarind
• 1 small tomato or 2 tbsp tomato puree
• Salt to taste

🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Crabs

• In a pan, add crab pieces with a little water and salt.
• Cover and boil until the crabs are fully cooked and a delicious aroma is released.
• Set aside.

2. Prepare the Masala

• Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic, ginger, and chopped onion. Sauté until onions turn golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
• In the same pan, dry roast grated coconut along with coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, turmeric powder, khus khus, and chili powder. Roast until aromatic.

3. Grind the Masala

• In a mixer grinder, blend the roasted coconut-spice mix with the sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger.
• Add the ball of tamarind and grind to a smooth paste using a little water.

4. Make the Curry

• Heat a kadai (deep pan), add the ground masala paste and bring to a gentle boil.
• Add the pre-cooked crab pieces, tomato puree (or chopped tomato), and salt.
• Pour in toddy vinegar or lemon juice. Mix well.

5. Simmer and Serve

• Let the curry simmer on low flame for about 15 minutes, allowing all the flavors to combine beautifully.
• Serve hot with steamed rice or Goan poee (bread).

🦐 Love seafood? Try our aromatic Prawns Dum Biryani next!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Enjoy your flavorful Goan Crab Masala with:

• Steamed rice
• Chapati or pav
• A side of kokum solkadhi for a complete Goan meal

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