Crab Curry with Coconut Milk / Authentic Coastal Recipe / Crab Curry / Dani & Anna’s World

Crab Curry with Coconut Milk / Authentic Coastal Recipe / Crab Curry / Dani & Anna’s World

Crab Curry is a rich and flavorful seafood delicacy that blends the sweetness of fresh crab meat with a medley of aromatic spices. This traditional dish is slow-cooked in a luscious gravy made from coconut milk, onions, tomatoes, and a mix of freshly ground spices, creating a perfect balance of heat and creaminess. The natural taste of the crab infuses into the curry, making every bite a burst of coastal flavors. Often served with steamed rice or traditional flatbreads, crab curry is a comforting, soul-satisfying meal loved by seafood enthusiasts.

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🦀 Kerala-Style Crab Curry with Coconut Milk
A flavorful and aromatic crab curry, slowly simmered in spices and creamy coconut milk. It’s a little messy to eat — but the taste is absolutely worth it.

🧂 Ingredients
2 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp crushed ginger

1 tbsp crushed garlic

10–12 shallots (sliced or halved)

1 large onion, sliced

3–4 green chilies, slit

1 sprig curry leaves (+ extra for garnish)

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1½ tsp coriander powder

½ tsp garam masala

½ tsp black pepper powder

500–750g fresh crab, cleaned and cut

Salt to taste

1 cup second (thin) coconut milk

½ cup first (thick) coconut milk

🍳 Method
Temper the Spices:
In a large vessel or pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Sauté Aromatics:
Add the crushed ginger and garlic
Add the shallots and sauté until they start to soften.

Build the Base:
Add sliced onions, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn golden.

Add the Spices:
Sprinkle in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and pepper powder. Mix well and sauté for 1–2 minutes on low heat until the raw smell goes away.

Cook the Crab:
Add the cleaned crab pieces and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat the crab in the masala.

Simmer:
Pour in the second (thin) coconut milk. Mix well, cover with a lid, and cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes — or until the crab turns a bright orange and is fully cooked.

Finish with Coconut Milk:
Once the crab is cooked, lower the heat. Add the first (thick) coconut milk and a few fresh curry leaves.
Important: Do not let it boil — just heat gently and turn off the flame.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with steamed rice or appam. Don’t forget a bowl of water and napkins — crab curry is meant to be eaten with your hands, mess and all!

Tip: Eating crab takes effort, but the sweet, spiced meat soaked in that coconut gravy? Totally worth it. Enjoy every bite!



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