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Crab Masala
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5 from 2 votes

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 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories:

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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