Two years ago when i'm visiting Kerala for a holiday, i had a chance to taste this awesome coconut paste crab curry which fondly known locally as varethe arache nandu curry. Kerala are famous for their seafood and coconut and we are lucky to taste this two deadly combo made into super delicious curry. The crab are so fresh that i could taste the smell of ocean literally. The gravy was well balanced with the coconut paste and the highlight of the curry is the coconut oil drizzled over once the gravy has been cooked.
I cooked this coconut paste crab curry few times since my return from Kerala but never get a chance to click the picture. When i made them this time around my camera are all ready to click and here i m finally posting this scrumptious crab curry that i truly enjoyed. I served them with flavored rice and had them with plain white rice in Kerala and the verdict is the crab curry goes really well with both rice combo.
Ingredients
1/2 kg crab,cleaned
2 large onions,chopped
1 large tomato,chopped
1 green chilly,chopped
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 sprigs curry leaves
Water as needed
Salt to taste
2 + 1 tbsp coconut oil
For Coconut Paste
3/4 cup grated coconut
6 -7 shallots,peeled and diced
1'inch ginger,peeled and chopped
11 1/2 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 cup water
Methods
In a grinder/food processor grind all the ingredients listed under "For coconut paste" to a fine paste. Keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a wok/pan add chopped onions and cook till translucent. Add curry leaves and green chilly for few seconds.
Add chopped tomato and saute for another 1 minute. Add water and tamarind paste. Stir well.
Add the crab and season with salt. Stir and cover with lid. Cook for 10 minutes or till gravy turns slightly thickens
Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp coconut oil and cover with lid.
Ready to serve.
Notes
Adjust water as your preference consistency of the gravy
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