Goan Crab Masala

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4.9

141 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    28 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Goan Crab Masala

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • 1 piece star anise
  • 2 cardamom
  • 4-5 cloves
  • 1 piece javitri
  • 40 g coconut
  • 3-4 Dried Red Chilly

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 kg cab
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger crushed
  • 1 tsp garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing
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Instructions

How to Make Goan Crab Masala:

  1. Clean the crabs. If the crab is big, cut them into 2 pieces to make eating easier.
  2. Heat a pan and dry roast all the spices under the list for masala.
  3. Dry fry the coconut and red chilis on a medium heat till the coconut turns brown. Let cool for a while.
  4. When cooled, grind the coconut with all the roasted spices, adding little water, to make a smooth paste.
  5. Heat the oil in a pan, add onion and sauté.
  6. When the onions become brown, add the crushed garlic and ginger, then sauté for a few minutes.
  7. Add the chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala to the pan and stir for a few minutes on a low heat.
  8. Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cook until the oil separates.
  9. Put in the grated coconut masala paste and enough water for a consistency like gravy.
  10. Put the crabs into the gravy and salt.
  11. Boil for 12-15 mins on a low heat.
  12. When cooked, add chopped cilantro leaves and switch off the heat.
  13. The Goan crab curry is ready to serve. It tastes great with rice, chapathi, appams, and bread. Enjoy the sweet, yummy taste.
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