CURRIED CRAB WITH COCONUT AND CHILI
Steps:
- Place the crab in the freezer for 2 hours or until it stops moving. Remove the legs and crack them with a rolling pin. Remove the top of the shell and clean out the insides with your fingers. Chop the crab and top shells in half.
- Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and peppercorns and stir constantly until the seeds become toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool completely.
- To make the paste, grind the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and peppercorns with a pinch of salt using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Transfer the spice mixture to a food processor and add the vinegar, coconut, ginger, garlic, chile and onions and blend to form a paste.
- Heat the oil in a heavy, large, wide pot over low heat. Add the paste and saute until fragrant and some of the juices evaporate, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato, curry leaves, turmeric, chili powder and a pinch of salt and cook until the tomato pieces are tender and melting into the sauce, 5 minutes. Add the crab and 4 1/2 ounces water, increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer or until the crab pieces are cooked through, 10 minutes. Mix in the coconut milk and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Divide the crab pieces and sauce among shallow wide soup plates and serve immediately.
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Nayeem Hasan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. The sauce was too thin and the crab was overcooked.
Dawn Prince
[email protected]The dish was bland and lacked flavor.
Alexandra Ramos
[email protected]The crab was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.
Emmy Maranatha
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Bikesh kushwaha
[email protected]I'm not a fan of coconut, but I still enjoyed this dish. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Ermiyas Germaw
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy, but it's not overpowering. The coconut milk helps to balance out the heat.
SM TALHA
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Henry Madu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine.
Destiny Whitehead
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it looks and tastes amazing.
pania ahangari
[email protected]I'm a big fan of seafood and this dish did not disappoint. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Gadija Williams
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Shahram Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.
Manuel Hercules
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover crab. I had some crab cakes that I didn't finish, and this was the perfect way to use them up.
Lilian Ihuoma
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor was subtle and really complemented the crab.
Ahmed Medhat
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing. The crab was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
AMANDA Masondo
[email protected]I love the combination of coconut and chili in this dish. It's a great way to add a bit of spice to seafood.
Jamshed Bhatti
[email protected]The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.
PHENYO CASSPER
[email protected]This curried crab dish was a hit at my dinner party! The coconut and chili added a unique and delicious flavor to the crab. I'll definitely be making this again.