Crab Masala Roast / Masala Crab Roast (Njandu Masala purattiyathu) is a tasty and exceptional seafood delicacy of Kerala, India. This dish is also very popular in Kerala’s toddy shops (kallu shaapu ) like other dishes such as Spicy Red Fish Curry, Fish Fry, Kappa , and Prawns Masala etc.. In my magic kitchen you can smell that Crab/Njandu Masala Roast’s aroma frequently 
because I am the crazy fan of that awesome Kerala Magic dish from my child hood. Normally my mom cooks crab with coconut gravy that tastes also great but have more process. In this recipe I add coconut oil and fresh Kerala spice powders for the authentic taste.
The heavenly taste of crab’s essence and Kerala spices tantalise my taste buds always so I am ready to enjoy this dish any time anywhere even though it is challenging to my teeth and hands yes! It tastes awesome! Try this tasty Kerala Style Crab Masala Roast recipe and enjoy
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Recipe Type
Kerala/Seafood Spicy
Cooking and Preparation Time
30 to 45 Minutes
Serve To
2
Ingredients For Crab Masala Roast/ Masala Crab Roast (Njandu Masala purattiyathu)
Ingredient
Quantity
Note
Crab/ Njandu
2 Numbers ( Medium Size)
Cut and Cleaned
Coconut Oil
2 Tablespoon
Adjust as per your taste
Ginger
1 Inch Root
Skinned and Chopped Finely
Garlic
2 or 3 Cloves
Skinned and Chopped Finely
Big Onion
1 Big Size
Skinned and Diced Finely
Green Chilly
2 Numbers
Slit into lengthwise
Curry leaves
few
Tomato
1 medium Size
Diced into Finley
Tamarind
1 Gooseberry Size
Chilly Powder
2 Teaspoon
Coriander Powder
3 Teaspoon
Black Pepper Powder
½ Teaspoon
Homemade Meat spices/Garam Masala Powder
1 Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
¼ Teaspoon
Coriander Leaves
Few
For garnishing Purpose
Salt
As per your taste
Water
As required
Method For Crab Masala Roast/ Masala Crab Roast (Njandu Masala purattiyathu)
• Place tamarind in a ¼ cup of water. Squeeze, strain and keep juice aside.
• Place all the spices in a bowl and add 2 tablespoon water. Mix and make a paste and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a thick bottomed non- stick pan or mannchatti. Place chopped garlic and ginger, stir well.
• when fried well, add onion, green chilly and curry leaves. Stir until golden brown.
• Add spice paste and roast until its raw smell dis appears.
• Add tomato and stir well.
• Add tamarind juice and salt, stir and mix well. Make thick gravy and allow it to boil.
• When boiled, place crab pieces.
• Cover and cook in a medium heat for the next 10 minutes. That time you can see more juice/water release from the crab.
• Uncover the pan, mix and make sure the gravy well covers all crab pieces.
• Cover it again and cook for the next 5 minutes.
• Uncover and cook till gravy thickens.
• Turn off the heat and garnish Crab Masala Roast with chopped coriander leaves. Serve with hot boiled rice or kappa and enjoy
Using shallots instead of big onion, enhance your Crab Masala Roast gravy’s taste and texture
There is sufficient water in the crab for this recipe so no need to add extra/more water
Try to use fresh crabs and fresh spices powders in this recipe
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