Goda Masala crab curry with Maharashtrian goda masala: crab cooked in an onion-tomato masala with ginger, garlic and warm spices. A practical Indian recipe ready in about 42 minutes.
Prep 18 min Cook 24 min Serves 2 Medium
Ingredients
🌶️Garam Masala1 tsp goda masala (or garam masala)
🧅Onion2 medium, finely chopped
🍅Tomato2 medium, chopped
🧄Garlic4 cloves, minced
🫙Ginger1 tbsp, grated
🌶️Cumin Seeds1 tsp
🌶️Coriander Powder1 tsp
🌶️Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
🫙Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
🌶️Red Chili Powder1 tsp
🦞Crab2 medium, cleaned and cut
Optional extras
🌿Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
🍋Lemon1/2, juiced
🥥Grated Coconut2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Rub the crab lightly with turmeric and salt.
2
Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
3
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the goda masala.
4
Add a splash of water, bring to a simmer, then slide in the crab and cook gently just until done, 5–8 minutes; don't overcook.
5
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.
Chef's tip
Seafood cooks in minutes; add it last and take it off the heat as soon as it turns opaque.
