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Spicy coconut crab bhuna

Coconut Crab Masala: A Flavorful Fusion of Spice and Seafood
Coconut Crab Masala is a decadent dish that celebrates the bold flavors of South Asian spices combined with the richness of fresh crab. The dish begins with succulent crab cooked in a fragrant blend of onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes, infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Coconut milk adds a creamy and subtly sweet layer, perfectly balancing the heat from green chilies and red chili powder.
This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors—tender crab meat soaked in a luscious masala gravy that pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice, naan, or parathas. A squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh coriander on top elevate the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness. Perfect for seafood lovers, Coconut Crab Masala is a true indulgence that brings the exotic flavors of the coast to your plate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, main dish, seafood
Cuisine bangladeshi, Indian
Servings 4 serves

Equipment

  • 1 pan/pot to cook in

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blue snow crab cut and cleaned
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt/to taste
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 2 Cardamom
  • 1 cup chopped coriander
  • 2 lime leaves lemon works well too.
  • 4 green chili

Spicy coconut paste

  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1/2 cup soaked red chili
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

Instructions
 

  • Cut and clean the crabs and marinate with salt, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. marinate and keep it aside.
  • blend the chili coconut paste until it is a coarse paste.
  • In a pan add oil, whole gorom moshla/cinnamons, cardamom and sliced onion.
  • Cook until onions are brown. Add ginger-garlic paste, chili-coconut paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
  • Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes in medium low heat.
  • You can add some water so it doesnt burn.
  • After 5-7 minutes add the marinated crabs and mix very well with the gravy.
  • coat the crabs and add lemon leaves, green chili and coconut milk
  • now cover and cook for 10 minutes until crab is cooked and fragrant.
  • Once you see the oil is separating from the gravy, put the heat to low and simmer for a few more minutes before sprinkling some cumin powder and fresh chopped coriander.
  • Serve with hot steamed rice/pulao, salads, a slice of lemon and some raita.
  • trust me you are going top love this!!!
Keyword carb curry, crab coconut, crab masala, seafood curry, spicy crab