Malwani Crab Curry | Seafood Recipes

Malwani crab curry special recipe of sea food

When it comes to seafood crabs are the most sought after! Watch this video to learn how to make Malwani Crab Curry. 

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Malwani fish masala 
5-6 medium crabs, cleaned, unshelled with abdomen and claws 
5-6 medium crabs, tiny claws
Salt to taste
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons oil 
3 tablespoons chopped onion 
½ cup fresh scraped coconut
½ cup dried grated coconut
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

1. Take the crab abdomens and large claws in a bowl. Add salt and turmeric powder, mix and set aside to marinate.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add 2 tablespoons chopped onion, mix and sauté till golden.
3. Add fresh coconut, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add dried coconut, stir and sauté till brown. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Extract the juice from the small crab claws by grinding in a mixer jar with ½ cup water. Strain into a bowl.
5. Grind together the coconut mixture and garlic with ½ cup water into a fine paste. 
6. Heat remaining oil in a non-stick pan. Add remaining onion and sauté till golden.
7. Add prepared paste, mix well and cook for 1 minute. Add chilli powder and Malwani fish masala and mix well. Add little water, stir to mix and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add the marinated crab abdomens and large claws, mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
9. Add the strained crab juice, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. 
10. Add lemon juice and mix well. Add chopped coriander and mix well.
11. Serve hot.