Calling all seafood lovers to the forefront for this one! This right here is an authentic, spicy, Durban crab curry. Freshly ground spices, garlic, delicious crab and a few other simple ingredients is all that is needed to bring this dish together. A dish to be enjoyed around the table with your family and friends whilst the juices from the spicy crab runs from your hands down your arm…. if this happens, then you know you are eating it like a proper Indian.
This dish is flavour packed and super amazzzzing! Crab curry needs to be enjoyed spicy and hot. You can adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your tastebuds, but like I said, a Durban Crab curry is pungent and spicy. Click on the video link on the recipe card, to watch how it is done.
It all starts with cleaning the crab and getting it ready for the curry. I find that taking a few minutes to prep by having all my ingredients ready before hand makes the whole process so much easier and enjoyable. Roast and grind the spices. The spices that I use for a crab curry are, jeera (cumin seeds), sarso (mustard seeds), methi seeds (fenugreek), dhania seeds (coriander), black peppercorns, chilli powder, kasuri methi (dried fenugreek and chillies. The aroma and distinct flavour of the above spices is what renders the delicious taste in this curry. The gravy/sauce of the curry is simple and tangy, made with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water and tamarind. As the spices and crab simmer in the tomato, tamarind gravy it absorbs all the amazing flavour, making this one utterly delicious curry. So if you are ready to put on an old t-shirt and roll up those sleeves, and eat the most damn delicious crab curry then here is the recipe for you. Happy cooking!
