Durban Crab Curry
Durban Crab Curry. This authentic recipe is simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingrédients
- 2–3 whole crabs (cleaned and cracked)
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)
- 3–4 tbsp oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2–3 tbsp curry powder or masala (Durban-style preferred)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1–2 tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 green chillies (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1–2 cups water (as needed for gravy)
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Lemon wedges (to serve)
Instructions
- Clean and crack the crabs so the curry can absorb into the meat.
- Heat oil in a pot and add cumin seeds and cinnamon stick. Let them sizzle.
- Add onions and fry until golden brown.
- Add garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add curry powder, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt. Stir well to form a thick spice base.
- Add tomatoes and cook until soft and the oil starts to separate.
- Add the crab pieces and coat them well in the masala.
- Pour in a little water to create a gravy and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15–25 minutes until crab is fully cooked and flavours are absorbed.
- Adjust seasoning, add fresh coriander, and finish with lemon juice.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
