Crabs In Yellow Masala

This is a Goan Styled crab masala recipe by my mom. Simple and a quick recipe. This is a mild spiced recipe, so very much a kid friendly recipe.
  • Passive
    0 minutes
  • Prep
    30 minutes
  • Cook
    25 minutes
  • Servings
    4-6 People

Ingredients

For the Masala:-
  • 1/2 cup Fresh grated coconut
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 8 cloves
  • 2 Green chilies (roughly chopped)
  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 2 tsp Coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind Ball
Other Ingredients:-
  • 6-8 Crabs (I used blue live crabs, see recipe notes below)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 2 medium sized Onions
  • 4 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  • 1 Keep ingredients ready.
  • 2 Grind the masala (all ingredients mentioned under 'For the Masala') with sufficient water to form a smooth fine paste.
  • 3 Clean the crabs. (See recipe notes below for link on How To Clean Crabs).
  • 4 In a skillet/ vessel , add oil. Fry onions till soft.
  • 5 Add the masala . Mix well.
  • 6 Fry the masala for 5 minutes.
  • 7 Add the crabs. Mix well.
  • 8 Add 1/2 cup water.
  • 9 Mix well. Add salt as per taste.
  • 10 Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. (You can thicken the masala further if you wish to ).
  • 11 Your crab dish is now ready.
  • 12 Enjoy with rice or bread! (See recipe notes below for more crab recipes).

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