How long does Crab Roast take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Crab Roast serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is mild: 1 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 Roast?

500 grams Crab, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil, ½ tsp Fennel Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Crab Roast?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Crab Roast?

About 230 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Crab Roast

Name: Crab Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 10 Small Onion (Shallots); ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ inch Ginger; 6 cloves Garlic; ¼ cup Water; 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 500 grams Crab; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 sprigs Curry leaves

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as njandu roast · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Tamil Nadu crab roast in gingelly oil with onion, tomato and a freshly ground masala, finished with pepper. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Small Onion (Shallots)10
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Ginger½ inch
Garlic6 cloves
Water1¼ cup
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Crab500 grams
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs

Contains: shellfish, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	230kcal	920kcal
Protein	24g	98g
Carbohydrate	11g	44g
Fat	9.6g	38g
Fibre	2.4g	9.6g
Sugar	3.8g	15g

Method

1
In a mixer grinder, add all the ingredients in the masala paste and grind it into a smooth paste.
Small Onion (Shallots)Fennel SeedsCuminGingerGarlicWater
2
Heat oil in a pan, add onion and saute until golden brown.
Gingelly OilOnion
3
Add tomato and cook until it's mushy.
Tomato
4
Add the masala paste and cook for 2 mins. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt and mix well.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSalt
5
Add the crab, mix well and add water. Cover and Cook for 10 minutes.
CrabWater
6
Add the black pepper powder and curry leaves, mix well and remove from the heat.
Black Pepper PowderCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Crab Roast take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Crab Roast serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Crab Roast vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Crab Roast spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Roast?: 500 grams Crab, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil, ½ tsp Fennel Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Crab Roast?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Crab Roast?: About 230 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.