Mangalore Style Crab Curry Recipe | Crab Curry with Coconut Masala in Mangalorean Style

Hope you will definitely enjoy Mangalore Style Crab Curry if you a seafood lover. This mouth-watering Mangalore Style Crab Curry is a popular delicacy finding its roots in Mangalore, India. This savoury flavors Crab Curry in Mangalore Style comprises of a good mix of herbs, spices, and of course succulently sweet crab meat! 

This curry is a perfect dish for celebrating  special occasions or family feasts. It looks beautiful orange and yellowish in color and you can easily cook it within 40-45 minutes. So, if you’re looking for an ideal crab curry dish, here is an authentic Mangalorean Crab Curry recipe for you. 

If you like Goan food, here are some more recipe for you:

  1. Goan Pork Vindaloo Recipe
  2. Chicken Vindaloo Recipe of Goa
  3. Goan Aloo Vindaloo Recipe 

Mangalore Style Crab Curry - Recipica

Ingredients of  Mangalore Style Crab Curry

Coconut masala Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Coriander seeds
  • 6 Dry red chilies (You may use more or less as per your taste)
  • 1 cup fresh shredded coconut (You may use frozen also)
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 inch Tamarind (adjust as per taste)
  • Water as required

Crab curry ingredients:

  • 4 Crabs (cleaned)
  • 3 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 2 Onion (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust as per taste)

Instructions of Making Mangalorean Crab Curry

1. Prepare coconut masala:

  • Heat a small pan on oven and add 1 tbsp of coconut oil. When oil turns hot add 1 tsp coriander seeds and fry on low heat until it becomes golden in color. 
  • Now, to the same pan, add 6 red chilies and fry 2 minutes or until chilies turn crispy.
  • Transfer the fried coriander seeds and red chilies  into a mixer jar and let it cool.
  • To the mixer jar, add 1 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 inch tamarind, required quantity of water and grind all these to a smooth paste.

2. Preparation of the crab curry:

  • Heat a pan over medium heat, add 3 tbsp of coconut oil.
  • When oil is hot, add  roughly chopped 2 onions and fry until the color become golden brown.
  • Now, add cleaned crab pieces and 1/2 cup water and mix everything well. Now close the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
  • After cooking for 5 minutes, add the coconut masala and 1 tsp salt. You can add water if required and mix well.
  • Close the pan with a lid and cook over low to medium-low heat for another 15 minutes or until the raw smell dissipates. Keep stirring in between.
  • Turn off the flame once the crab is cooked. Leave everything untouched for some time, so that the crab can soaks up the gravy and becomes juicy.
  • Add some onion rings and sprinkle some coriander leaves for added flavors. 

Your Mangalorean Crab Curry is now ready to serve.

3. Serving of Mangalorean Crab Curry:

  • Garnish Crab Curry with mint leaves and serve with boiled rice

  Recipe Card

Cuisine: Indian, State: Goa, Course: Main Course, Prep Time: 15 minutes,  Cook Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes, Serving: 2 serving


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