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Crab Masala Recipe | Nandu Varuval Recipe

Crab Masala Recipe also known as Nandu masala or Nandu varuval in Tamil. This delicacy is a unique preparation from South of India and is one of the most delicious crab dish you can make. Crab masala is one of my family favourite recipe along with Singaporean chilli crab which I made few weeks back. Onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic cooked along with Indian spices makes this crab dish tasty. Learn how to make a delicious crab masala recipe with step by step pictures and video.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 203kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking pot

Ingredients

For Tempering

  • 4 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds

For Base of Crab Masala

  • 2 large Onion chopped finely
  • 2 slit Green Chilli
  • 2 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 4 large Tomatoes chopped finely
  • 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp Coriander leaves a handful finely chopped

For Cooking Crab

  • 4 large Crab cleaned
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  • Take cleaned crab in a sauce pan, add 1 cup of water and salt, turmeric powder and mix well. Cover and cook them for 5 mins. Now strain this mix in a sieve and set aside, reserve the crab stock.
  • In a kadai, heat oil and crackle in cumin and fennel seeds. Add in onions, green chilli and curry leaves and saute this till golden brown. Add in ginger garlic paste and cook that for a min. Now add in tomatoes and cook till mushy.
  • Add in the spice powders and salt along with little of the reserved crab stock and mix well. Cook that for 5 mins or so till the masala is cooked. Now add in the crab and toss well in the masala. Add the remaining crab stock and cook covered for 5 to 6 mins. Now increase the heat and cook till crab masala is thickened. Add coriander leaves and mix well. Serve

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Notes

  • use coconut oil for cooking crab masala. It adds flavour and taste.
  • Instead of large onions, you can use finely chopped shallots.
  • Instead of chopped tomatoes, you can use pureed tomatoes.
  • You can add some crushed fennel seeds and pepper for taste.

Serving

Crab masala taste great with hot rice or roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2176IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
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