🇮🇳 Indian

Varanasi Achari Crab

Name: Varanasi Achari Crab
Prep time: 19 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2, cleaned Crab; 1 tsp Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Varanasi Achari Crab brings a achari touch with a classic pakora finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Crab2, cleaned
Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1 tsp

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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