Crab Masala Recipe | Nandu Varuval Recipe
Crab Masala Recipe also known as Nandu masala or Nandu varuval in Tamil. This delicacy is a unique preparation from South of India and is one of the most delicious crab dish you can make. Crab masala is one of my family favourite recipe along with Singaporean chilli crab which I made few weeks back. Onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic cooked along with Indian spices makes this crab dish tasty. Learn how to make a delicious crab masala recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Ingredients
For Tempering
- 4 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
For Base of Crab Masala
- 2 large Onion chopped finely
- 2 slit Green Chilli
- 2 sprig Curry Leaves
- 4 large Tomatoes chopped finely
- 2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves a handful finely chopped
For Cooking Crab
- 4 large Crab cleaned
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Take cleaned crab in a sauce pan, add 1 cup of water and salt, turmeric powder and mix well. Cover and cook them for 5 mins. Now strain this mix in a sieve and set aside, reserve the crab stock.
- In a kadai, heat oil and crackle in cumin and fennel seeds. Add in onions, green chilli and curry leaves and saute this till golden brown. Add in ginger garlic paste and cook that for a min. Now add in tomatoes and cook till mushy.
- Add in the spice powders and salt along with little of the reserved crab stock and mix well. Cook that for 5 mins or so till the masala is cooked. Now add in the crab and toss well in the masala. Add the remaining crab stock and cook covered for 5 to 6 mins. Now increase the heat and cook till crab masala is thickened. Add coriander leaves and mix well. Serve
Video
Notes
- use coconut oil for cooking crab masala. It adds flavour and taste.
- Instead of large onions, you can use finely chopped shallots.
- Instead of chopped tomatoes, you can use pureed tomatoes.
- You can add some crushed fennel seeds and pepper for taste.
Serving
Crab masala taste great with hot rice or roti.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Crab Masala Recipe | Nandu Varuval Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
203
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
0.4
mg
0
%
Sodium
1226
mg
53
%
Potassium
630
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
2176
IU
44
%
Vitamin C
51
mg
62
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.