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    Home » Recipes » SeaFood » Nandu Kuzhambu |Crab Curry |Nandu Kulambu

    Nandu Kuzhambu |Crab Curry |Nandu Kulambu

    Posted on Aug 5, 2020 · Last Updated on Jan 23, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Nandu Kulambu

    Nandu Kuzhambu or Crab Curry is a delicious gravy made with crab coconut milk and few other spices. its tastes very good with white rice.

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    • Nandu Kulambu Benefits:
    • How to Clean Crab :
    • How to prepare Nandu Kuzhambu | Crab Curry | Njandu Kulambu
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    How to prepare Nandu Kulambu:

    Nandu Kulabu is usually prepared by cooking Nandu or crab in a onion tomato based gravy along with the seasonings.

    Nandu Kulambu Benefits:

    Sea food always have its own set of health benefits when compared to other meat. Being a lean meat Crab is considered to have Omega 3 fatty acids and various anti inflammatory properties which is good for lowering blood pressure and heart disease.

    How to Clean Crab :

    Ok , So here comes the most difficult task in cooking crab . We need to know the trick and after that it is one easiest task. Use a small stone or even the pestle from the mortar and pestle will work.

    This time i got the crab cleaned from the shop itself and hence i could share that part in the video. The next time when i get it , i will definitely make a video on that.

    Check out the Nandu Kulambu | Crab Curry Recipe video here:

    Other Nandu | Crab Recipes:

    I have already shared Nandu Rasam , Nandu Masala or Nandu Thokku Nandu Omelet recipes in blog .

    Quite interesting recipes dont forget to check out if you are a crab lover.

    Crab Curry

    How to prepare Nandu Kuzhambu | Crab Curry | Njandu Kulambu

    1.Clean the crab and set it aside. Heat a pan with oil ,once its hot add in the Fennel seeds and cinnamon Stick , Let it splutter and then add in the curry leaves .

    Step 1 : Clean the crab and start to temper

    2.Next add in the sliced shallots. Add little salt and saute till glossy . Next add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft.

    Step 2 :Cook the onions and tomatoes for teh crab gravy

    3.add in all the spice powders. I have used Chilli powder , Coriander powder , Fennel Seeds Powder, Cumin Powder and Pepper powder. For the measurements check the ingredients list,Mix everything together and add in ½ cup of water. Combine and cook till the oil separates.

    Step 3 :Add the spice powders and ginger garlic paste crab gravy

    4.Add in the required Salt and mix well. And then add in the cleaned Crab and mix well. Mix the crab with the masala.

    Step 4 :Add the cleaned crab for the  crab gravy

    5.Add in the coconut Milk. I have used 2.5 cups of thin coconut milk. If using thick coconut milk it may curdle so always use the thin milk. 2nd and 3rd milk will be suitable.Give a good mix.I forgot to add the turmeric powder along with the spice powders , so added now . Mix once and then cover and cook for 8 mins. The crab will be cooked by then .

    Step 4 :Cook in the coconut milk for the rgavy

    6.Let it cook in a low flame itself. The crab will be pink once its cooked. Crab get cooked really fast.Once its cooked open the pot and mix once again. Drizzle in 1 tbsp of coconut oil and 2 springs of curry leaves and then switch off.Cover and leave it for 10 mins and then serve the curry hot with Rice.

    Step 5  : Crab gravy is ready
    Nandu Kulambu

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    • Nandu Omelette | Crab Omelette
    • Nandu Rasam | Crab Rasam | Crab Soup
    • Nandu Roast | Crab Masala
    • Prawn Drumstick Curry| Iral Murungakai Kuzhambu

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    Crab Curry | Nandu Kuzhambu

    Nandu Kuzhambu or Crab Curry is a delicious gravy made with crab coconut milk and few other spices. its tastes very good with white rice.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 218kcal
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • ½ kg Crab / Nandu / Njandu

    To Temper:

    • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
    • 2 inch piece Cinnamon Stick
    • 2 spring Curry Leaves

    Other Ingredients:

    • 10 Shallots
    • 2 Tomato Big sized
    • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • 1½ tsp Chilli Powder
    • 1 tbsp Coriander powder
    • 1 tsp Fennel seeds powder
    • ½ tsp Pepper Powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • Salt as needed
    • ½ cup Water
    • 2½ cup Thin coconut Milk
    • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
    • 2 spring Curry Leaves

    Instructions 

    • Clean the crab and set it aside. Heat a pan with oil ,once its hot add in the Fennel seeds and cinnamon Stick , Let it splutter and then add in the curry leaves .
    • Next add in the sliced shallots. Add little salt and saute till glossy . Next add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft.
    • Then add in the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves. Next add in all the spice powders. I have used Chilli powder , Coriander powder , Fennel Seeds Powder, Cumin Powder and Pepper powder. For the measurements check the ingredients list,
    • Mix everything together and add in ½ cup of water. Combine and cook till the oil separates.
    • Add in the required Salt and mix well. And then add in the cleaned Crab and mix well. Mix the crab with the masala.
    • Add in the coconut Milk. I have used 2.5 cups of thin coconut milk. If using thick coconut milk it may curdle so always use the thin milk. 2nd and 3rd milk will be suitable.Give a good mix.
    • I forgot to add the turmeric powder along with the spice powders , so added now . Mix once and then cover and cook for 8 mins. The crab will be cooked by then .
    • Let it cook in a low flame itself. The crab will be pink once its cooked. Crab get cooked really fast.Once its cooked open the pot and mix once again. Drizzle in 1 tbsp of coconut oil and 2 springs of curry leaves and then switch off.Cover and leave it for 10 mins and then serve the curry hot with Rice.

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    Notes

    • I used a clay pot for cooking . The kuzhambu gets thick when cooked in a clay pot , So adjust the consistency accordingly.
    • You can also used ground coconut paste instead of coconut milk for cooking.
    • Use Kashmiri Red Chill powder for a bright red Colour.
    • Goes Well with Rice, Idli ,Dosa or even Chapati and Poori.
    • Use coconut oil for cooking.It give the best flavour to the kuzhambu.
    • I used blue variety of crab for cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 19.8g | Saturated Fat: 16.6g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 2.5g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 6mg
    Keyword Crab Curry, Nandu Kulambu, Nandu Kuzhambu
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    1. Anusha Praveen Rajagopal

      August 09, 2020 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      Yumm yumm

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