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White Gravy Xacuti Crab
🇮🇳 Indian

White Gravy Xacuti Crab

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Visakhapatnam cooking — White Gravy Xacuti Crab brings a white gravy touch with a classic xacuti finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt1/2 cup
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Cashews15, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Crab2, cleaned
  • Poppy Seeds1 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Goan Crab Xec Xec Recipe (Zero Oil) | Easy Crab Shak Shak with Xacuti with Goana Foods Xacuti Masala · on YouTube