Nandu Masala Kuzhambu (Crab Curry) Recipe

Nandu Masala Kuzhambu is a prized Tamil seafood delicacy — succulent crab simmered in a spicy, aromatic gravy. Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala makes this celebration dish easy to nail at home.

Nandu Masala Kuzhambu Recipe

Preparation Time

• 20 Minutes

Cooking Time

• 30 Minutes

Serves

• 4 People

Ingredients

• 750g crab, cleaned and cut
• 3 tbsp Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 8 shallots
• 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 tbsp grated coconut (optional)
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water

Method

Step 1: Saute

Heat oil, add fennel and curry leaves. Add onions and shallots; saute golden.

Step 2: Aromatics

Add ginger-garlic paste, then tomatoes; cook till soft.

Step 3: Masala

Add Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala and salt; saute till oil separates.

Step 4: Add crab

Add crab pieces and toss well in the masala for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Simmer

Add water (and coconut paste if using). Cover and cook 18-20 minutes until crab is done and gravy thickens.

Step 6: Garnish

Finish with coriander and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Hot steamed rice
• Idiyappam
• Appam

Authentic Tamil Crab Curry with Manakkadu Masala

Crab curry is a feast dish in Tamil homes, especially along the coast. The sweetness of crab against a spicy gravy is unbeatable.

Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala blends the right balance of heat and aroma so the delicate crab flavour still shines through.

Cook this Nandu Kuzhambu with Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala for a special weekend lunch.