"Sea Crab Curry Recipe | Homemade Spicy Crab Curry | Easy Coastal Indian Recipe"

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sea crabs

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab meat

Canned crab meat is more accessible and affordable.

Clean the sea crabs thoroughly under running water.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and curry leaves; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add turmeric, cumin, and coriander powders; stir well to combine.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add cleaned crabs to the pot; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until crabs are cooked through.

Stir occasionally to coat crabs in the sauce.

Add salt to taste and lime juice; mix well.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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