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    Home » Recipes » SeaFood » Nandu Roast | Crab Masala

    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala

    Posted on Sep 28, 2018 · Last Updated on Oct 21, 2021 by sharmila kingsly

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    Crab Masala or Nandu masala is a delicious dish to go with any flatbreads or Rice. It is a perfect sea food treat.

    Crab Masala

    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala Recipe with step by step pictures. Crab is a delicious sea food and we very rarely cook crab .All you need is some patience right from cleaning, cooking and eating. As we need to break open the shells of crab and then eat the flesh. I learnt this recipe from my mother in law. She cooks crab masala really the best way.

    How to Prepare Crab Masala

        1.    Clean the Crab to this add in Turmeric powder and salt.Rub it over the crab and set aside for 15 mins.
    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala Recipe

    2.    Heat a kadai with oil Once its hot add in mustard seeds let it splutter and then add Cumin Seeds ,Green Chilli and  curry leaves saute and then add in the chopped onions saute till glossy.

    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala Recipe

    3.    Next add in ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves and then add in tomatoes and cook till they leave oil.

    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala Recipe

    4.    Now add in the chilli powder, Coriander powder,Garam masala and turmeric powder mix well add in ½ cup of water and mix well.

    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala Recipe

    5.    Next add in the required salt and then cook and cook till the prawns are cooked. The shell turn light pink once the crab is cooked this is the indication and it gets cooked really fast.

    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala Recipe

    6.    Finally garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala Recipe
    I served Crab masala with Steamed Rice, Fish fry and Crab Rasam. I have the recipe video in my Instagram profile highlights take a look if you wish.
    Nandu Roast | Crab Masala Recipe
     

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    Crab Masala

    Crab Masala or Nandu masala is a delicious dish to go with any flatbreads or Rice. It is a perfect sea food treat.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    To Marinate:

    • Crab /Nandu – ½ kg
    • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
    • Salt as needed

    Other Ingredients:

    • Oil – 2 tbsp
    • Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
    • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
    • Green Chilli – 2
    • Curry Leaves – a spring
    • Onion – 1
    • Tomato – 1
    • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
    • Chilli powder – 1 tbsp
    • Garam Masala – 1 tsp
    • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
    • Coriander powder – 1 tsp
    • Water as needed
    • Salt as needed
    • Coriander leaves to garnish

    Instructions 

    • Clean the Crab to this add in Turmeric powder and salt.Rub it over the crab and set aside for 15 mins.
    • Heat a kadai with oil Once its hot add in mustard seeds let it splutter and then add Cumin Seeds ,Green Chilli and curry leaves saute and then add in the chopped onions saute till glossy.
    • Next add in ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves and then add tomatoes and cook till they leave oil.
    • Now add in the chilli powder, Coriander powder,Garam masala and turmeric powder mix well add in ½ cup of water and mix well.
    • Next add in the required salt and then cook and cook till the prawns are cooked. The shell turn light pink once the crab is cooked this is the indication and it gets cooked really fast.
    • Finally garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

    Notes

    · Add more water if you prefer it like a gravy.
    · Goes well with rice ,roti or even dosa.
    Keyword Crab Masala, nandu masala
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