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Crab Masala Maharashtrian way!


I have grown up in a family which loves seafood, and more so I have grown up in Goa. So the smell of the sea calls out to me. However, growing up I do not remember seeing my mother cook crabs at home. So I  thought of breaking the tradition by cooking some at home and sharing it with mom.

I live in Mumbai now, for over a decade, but this is also the coastal belt and the produce are a lot similar. So I borrowed this recipe from a dear friend, a few weeks back and tried my hands on it.

                                                   Crab Masala cooked Maharashtrian style

It looks gorgeous, but is quite a simple recipe.

 Ingredients for Crab Masala:
Crabs- Cleaned, 4-5 medium sized
Garlic- 10 cloves, crushed and chopped roughly
Bay leaf- 2
Asefoetida- 1/4 teaspoon
Onions- 2 large
Tomato- 1 large
Chili Powder- 3 teaspoons
Turmeric Powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Garam Masala (spice mix)- 1 teaspoon
Water- Hot, 2-3 cups
Salt- 1 teaspoon, or adjust as per palate
Oil- 2 Tablespoon
Lemon- juice of 1 (Maharashtrians use 1 pc of Kokum here)
Coriander- finely chopped 2-3 Tablespoons
Ground Masala paste needs the following-
Onions- 2 Chopped
Coconut - Desiccated, dried 4-5 Tablespoons
Oil- 3 Tablespoons
Note-Saute well, till it take color. First add the onion, then the coconut, and then grind this to make a paste.
                                     
                                         Ingredients in the grinder for Ground Masala paste

Method for Curry:

  • Heat oil in a wok, add the garlic cloves and stir. To this add Bay leaves, Asefoetida and stir.
  • Add onions, tomatoes, chili powder, turmeric and garam masala spice mix.
  • On this add the Crabs, and 2 cups of hot water.


                                            Crab Masala in the making

  • Cook for 10 minutes. Add the Ground Masala (of Onion and Coconut) paste.
  • Add juice of 1 lemon, (or 1 Kokum as Maharastrians do!) and boil for a further 8-10 minutes. Check for the flavors, and balance.
  • Garnish with finely chopped coriander and serve!



 Voila!

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