I’m going to share my second recipe with you now, and it involves seafood. Learn how to make a mouth-watering crab meat masala recipe. Like other seafood, crab is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and zinc.

When combined, these vitamin and minerals lower cholesterol and reduce your chance of developing heart disease in the future. Crab dish originated in the northern regions of Sri-Lanka, but now it is popular around every corner of our country, primarily in coastal regions where fish and shellfish are staple foods. This is a delicious recipe that will blow your mind with its combination of crab flesh, chopped masala, and spicy spices.

Eating crab is one of the most time-consuming meals, with its pockets of soft, sweet flesh; it’s also one of the most satisfying meals. Serve this over roti or steamed rice for the ideal combination. Savory and spicy crab flesh cooked in delicious, aromatic masala gravy is the base of the meal. Seafood enthusiasts will adore this dish because the spices and flavors are absorbed by the soft crab meat.

 

 

WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR CRAB MEAT MASALA

500 grams of processed crab meat.

2 tablespoons of refined oil.

Salt (As per requirement)

2 finely chopped onions.

6 grams of green chili.

2 tablespoons of chopped ginger.

2 tablespoons of grated garlic.

1 tablespoon of turmeric powder.

2 tablespoons of red chili powder.

2 tablespoons of cumin powder.

2 Tablespoons of coriander powder.

1 cup of tomato puree.

1 tablespoon of garam masala.

Lemon (optional)

Chopped coriander for garnish (As per your need)

 

 

How to Prepare the Crab Meat:

• Clean the crab meat properly to ensure that all the impurities are removed.
• Take a pan, add oil, and when the oil gets hot, add green chilies, chopped ginger, and garlic. Sauté it well. Then add the onions and sauté them until the onions change color to a light golden brown.
• Now add the processed crab meat and sauté for 5 minutes on medium heat.
• When the crab changes color to deeper, start adding the powders like turmeric, coriander, red chili, cumin, garam masala powder, and salt to taste. To make sure the crab is thoroughly coated in the spices, stir them in.
• When the crab is coated with spices, it adds tomato puree and can also add lemon juice for a tangy flavor. Sauté it well into the crab mixture. Since crab cooks by drawing moisture from the meat, add half a cup of water.
• Cover the pan with a lid and cook on a light flame for 5–6 minutes, or until the meat begins to leak moisture.
• Take off the lid, check the amount of spice, and make any necessary adjustments.
• When the crab meat masala is cooked, serve it with steamed rice and roti, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

 

The amount of spice can be changed to suit your tastes.

You can use vinegar in place of lemon juice for a tangy flavor.

Make sure to wash the crab meat thoroughly to remove any impurities.

 

STORAGE AND SERVING

You can store the leftover crab meat masala in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Before serving, microwave or reheat the dish in a pan.

You can serve the crab meat masala with naan bread, steamed rice, and roti for a complete meal.

 

NUTRITION

Fat: 15g, carbs: 12g, protein: 3g; zinc: <1mg; iron: 2mg, calcium: 61mg.

VARIATIONS

1. Garlic crab pasta
2. Blue crab beignets
3. Crab salad sandwich
4. Crispy crab cakes with tomato butter
5. Cold crab spaghetti
6. Hot crab dish

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