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Fijian Style Crab Curry Recipe

Fijian Style Crab Curry Recipe

118kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 55 minutes
Fijian Style Crab Curry recipes are a traditional Fijian dish that features crab as the main ingredient.
Servings 8 People
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Fijian

Ingredients

  • 6 whole crabs shell removed
  • 1 onion yellow sliced
  • 3 tomatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 large pinch 3 seed mixture cumin jeera seeds, mustard (sarso) seeds, fenugreek (methi) seeds
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind imli soaked in hot water optional
  • 14 oz. coconut milk can unsweetened
  • 1 cup Water more or less
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large cooking pot
  • Lid for the pot

Method

Heat a large cooking pot over medium heat.
  1. a. Place the pot on the stovetop.
  2. b. Turn the heat dial to medium.
Add sliced yellow onions to the pot.
  1. a. Carefully place the sliced onions into the pot.
  2. b. Spread them evenly across the bottom.
Stir in diced vine tomatoes.
  1. a. Add the diced tomatoes to the pot.
  2. b. Mix them with the onions.
Sprinkle turmeric and curry powder over the mixture.
  1. a. Evenly distribute the turmeric and curry powder.
  2. b. Stir to coat the ingredients with spices.
Pour in the liquid mixture.
  1. a. Gently add the liquid mixture ingredients.
  2. b. Stir to combine them with the other ingredients.
Add the crab.
  1. a. Place the cleaned, shell-removed crabs into the pot.
  2. b. Arrange them evenly.
Cover the pot and let it simmer.
  1. a. Place a lid on the pot.
  2. b. Allow it to simmer on medium-low heat.
Check and stir occasionally.
  1. a. Lift the lid and check the curry.
  2. b. Stir gently to prevent sticking.
Adjust seasoning if needed.
  1. a. Taste the curry and add salt if required.
  2. b. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
Serve hot.
  1. a. Ladle the Fijiani Style Crab Curry into bowls.
  2. b. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories118kcalCarbohydrates6gProtein2gFat11gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat0.2gMonounsaturated Fat1gSodium10mgPotassium264mgFiber1gSugar3gVitamin A390IUVitamin C8mgCalcium21mgIron2mg

Notes

Use fresh crab for the best flavor.
Adjust the spice level to your preference.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Garnish with cilantro for freshness.
Be cautious with tamarind; add to taste.
Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
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