Traditional Bengali Crab Curry Recipe

Ever tried crab curry? Don't be surprised. Crabs are an absolute favourite among seafood lovers. There goes a saying that if you want to prepare a tasty Indian seafood recipe then you should learn it from a Bengali. So, here is the traditional Bengali crab curry recipe for you.

Bengali crab curry is originally known as 'kankrar jhaal'. You do not need a lot of ingredients to prepare this crab curry. But the taste is just delicious and irresistible. This recipe is cooked with a balanced mix of spices which gives it a completely unique flavour.

So, check out the recipe for Bengali crab curry and give it a try.

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• Fresh crabs- 2 (broken, with the body and legs separated)
• Bay leaves- 2
• Cinnamon stick- 1
• Cloves- 5
• Cardamom- 4
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Onion paste- 2tbsp
• Ginger-garlic paste- 1tbsp
• Tomato- 1 (finely chopped)
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Green chillies- 2 (slit)
• Salt- as per taste
• Oil- 1tbsp
• Water- 1 cup

Procedure

1. Clean and wash the crabs thoroughly under running water.
2. Heat water in a pan and steam the crabs in it for about 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove the crabs and keep the water in store for later use.
4. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves and fry for about a minute.
5. Add onion paste and fry for about 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
6. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Now add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, salt, green chillies and saute for 3-4 minutes.
8. Add the steamed crabs and mix well. Cover and cook for about 7-8 minutes on low flame.
9. Add the water in which the crabs had been steamed to the curry. Mix well.
10. Cover and cook for another 2 minutes and then switch off the flame.

Delicious and traditional Bengali crab curry is ready to be served. Enjoy this awesome seafood recipe with steamed rice.