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Crab Fry

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total55 min
Prep5 min
Cook50 min
Serves3
Per serving312 cal
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Crab Fry

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Andhra crab fry: crab cooked in a darkened onion tomato paste with garlic, curry leaves and cumin until dry. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 55 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

16 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • TomatoTomato90 grams
  • Coconut OilCoconut Oil45 ml
  • OnionOnion180 grams
  • GarlicGarlic5 cloves
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • SaltSalt3 grams
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Slit8 grams
  • WaterWater125 ml
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder6 grams
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder2 grams
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder3 grams
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder3 grams
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
  • CuminCumin3 grams
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste20 grams
  • CrabCrab400 grams

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy312kcal936kcal
Protein27g80g
Carbohydrate15g44g
Fat16g49g
Fibre3.3g9.9g
Sugar3.8g11g

Method

  1. 1

    Blend the onion and tomato together to form a smooth paste

    TomatoOnion

  2. 2

    In a preheated kadai, add oil. Once hot, add garlic and saute it until it starts to turn golden Then add the curry leaves and cumin seeds, immediately followed by the ginger garlic paste Cook for 1 minutes on a medium heat until the raw small disappears

    Coconut OilGarlicCurry leavesCuminGinger Garlic Paste

  3. 3

    Then add the onion tomato paste and cook it for 10-12 minutes on a medium heat, adding water as needed The colour of the paste should considerably darken

    SaltGreen ChilliWater

  4. 4

    Add your spice powders and cook for another 3-4 minutes before adding the crab Mix to coat the crab in the masala

    Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderCoriander PowderCrab

  5. 5

    Cover and Cook for 10 minutes on a medium heat, mixing a few times to ensure it isn’t burning at the bottom. Add water as needed After 10 minutes, the majority of the water will have evaporated and the crab would have turned orange

    Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Crab Fry take?
55 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Crab Fry serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Crab Fry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Crab Fry spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Crab Fry?
400 grams Crab, 90 grams Tomato, 180 grams Onion, 8 grams Green Chilli, 6 grams Red Chilli Powder, 2 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Crab Fry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Crab Fry?
About 312 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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