Curried Crab with Fragrant Spices

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) fresh crab, cleaned and cracked 2 lbs (900g) fresh crab, cleaned and cracked
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 2 teaspoons curry powder 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup (240ml) tomato puree 1 cup (240ml) tomato puree
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 12g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 4g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3.
   Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Cook for another minute.
4. 4.
   Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Cook for a minute to toast the spices and release their flavors.
5. 5.
   Pour in the coconut milk and tomato puree. Stir well to combine.
6. 6.
   Gently add the cleaned and cracked crab to the pan. Season with salt to taste.
7. 7.
   Cover the pan and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crab is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
8. 8.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Crab — Ensure that the crab is fresh and properly cleaned before cooking. Crack the shells to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
• Coconut milk — Use full-fat coconut milk for a rich and creamy texture in the curry.

Tips & Tricks

• Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• Serve the Curried Crab with steamed rice or naan bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
• For a creamier texture, you can add a tablespoon of yogurt or cream towards the end of cooking.

Serving advice

Serve the Curried Crab hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. Accompany it with steamed rice or naan bread for a complete meal.

Presentation advice

Present the Curried Crab in a vibrant serving dish, allowing the rich colors of the curry to shine through. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves for an added touch of freshness.