🇮🇳 Indian

Tamarind Masala Crab

Name: Tamarind Masala Crab
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 2, cleaned Crab

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Chandigarh cooking — Tamarind Masala Crab brings a tamarind touch with a classic masala finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Crab2, cleaned

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

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

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