{"id":17569,"date":"2014-06-02T23:24:42","date_gmt":"2014-06-03T03:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=17569"},"modified":"2015-02-09T21:09:22","modified_gmt":"2015-02-10T02:09:22","slug":"kerala-style-crab-roast-crab-roast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/kerala-style-crab-roast-crab-roast\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala Style Crab Roast &#8211; Crab Roast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17570\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/crab-roast.jpg\" alt=\"crab roast\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/crab-roast.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/crab-roast-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kerala style crab roast is one of the dishes that&#8217;s loved by most of the non-vegetarian people in Kerala&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t tasted crab meat, you are definitely missing out something delicious. Crabs do look creepy, but have to agree that they got the best tasting meat. I started loving crab ever since I was a kid. \u00a0The fisherwoman who brought fishes to my house was aware that I loved crab and never missed bringing the best crabs when the crabs were in season. My mom would make the crab roast and I will be seen enjoying the crab in the messiest way possible. Honestly, eating crab is a tiring process and I feel disappointed if I miss any of the meat that&#8217;s clung inside the shells. However, it&#8217;s worth all the effort we put into cleaning, preparing and eating the crab.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I have the cutest company to enjoy crab in the messiest way- my niece. My 4 years old niece love crab just the way I do, it seems that we both have similar taste for food. Last weekend, I had a video chat with my niece and I saw her enjoying crab, that kind of triggered my craving for crab. I didn&#8217;t wait any longer, the very next day I bought crab and prepared this crab roast.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;d already shared the recipe for making\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/spicy-crab-roast\/\" target=\"_blank\">crab roast<\/a>, this recipe is a bit different from the one I&#8217;m sharing here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17571\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/kerala-style-crab-roast.jpg\" alt=\"kerala style crab roast\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/kerala-style-crab-roast.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/kerala-style-crab-roast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/kerala-style-crab-roast-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to clean crab<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17579 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/crab-cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/crab-cleaning.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/crab-cleaning-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/crab-cleaning-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17576 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaning_crab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaning_crab.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaning_crab-382x200.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17577 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaning-crab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17578 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaning-crab1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaning-crab1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaning-crab1-273x200.jpg 273w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaning-crab1-102x75.jpg 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step by Step preparation pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17572\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaned-crab.jpg\" alt=\"cleaned crab\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaned-crab.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaned-crab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/cleaned-crab-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17575\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/making-crab-roast1.jpg\" alt=\"making-crab-roast\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/making-crab-roast1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/making-crab-roast1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/making-crab-roast1-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17574\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/making-crab-roast.jpg\" alt=\"making-crab roast\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/making-crab-roast.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/making-crab-roast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/making-crab-roast-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17573\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/makign-crab-roast.jpg\" alt=\"makign crab roast\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/makign-crab-roast.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/makign-crab-roast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/makign-crab-roast-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/crab-roast.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Kerala Style Crab Roast &#8211; Crab Roast<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Indian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT45M\">45 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">4 People<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cleaned Whole Crab- 2 or 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coconut oil- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mustard seeds- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole dry red chili- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Curry leaves- 1 sprig<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ginger, chopped- 2 inch slice<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garlic, chopped- 2 large cloves<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Green chili, chopped-1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onion, sliced thin and long &#8211; 3, large<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomato, chopped- 1 large<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chili powder- 1\/2 tbsp or depending on your spice needs<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Turmeric powder- 1\/8 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coriander powder- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Fennel powder- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground black pepper- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- to taste<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If you are using whole crab, wash it thoroughly under running water.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Put the whole crab in boiling water and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drain the water and let the crab cool down.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Twist the legs and pull it off, rinse the legs under running water.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Hold the crab and run the sharp edge of a knife between the two eyes of the crab and pull the shell in the upward direction.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">The shell will open up into halves. Discard the outer shell and use only the shell with the meat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove the gills and other mucous stuffs inside the shell, rinse under running water.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Keep aside the cleaned crab.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a large pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add coconut or vegetable oil, let it turn hot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add mustard seeds, let it splutter.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add dry whole dry red chilies, curry leaves, ginger, garlic and green chili, saute till ginger\/garlic turn light golden in color.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add onions, season with salt, saute till onions turn golden brown in color.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add tomatoes, cook till tomatoes are mashed up.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Stir fry till onions turn slightly browned.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, fennel powder, ground black pepper and enough salt, combine well and cook for a minute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the cleaned crab into the pan, combine well into the masala mix.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add 1\/2 cup water, combine well and cook covered for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Taste and add more salt or ground pepper if needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove the pan from the heat and keep covered for sometime.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve the crab roast along with rice and start enjoying it in a messy way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">Kerala style Crab roast is usually spicy, you could adjust the spice level accordingly.[br][br]Cook the onions till they turn golden brown, browned onions will impart nice aroma and taste to the roast.[br]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.2298<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kerala style crab roast is one of the dishes that&#8217;s loved by most of the non-vegetarian people in Kerala&#8230; If you haven&#8217;t tasted crab meat, you are definitely missing out something delicious. Crabs do look creepy, but have to agree that they got the best tasting meat. I started loving crab ever since I was &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17570,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[366,302,27,22,21],"tags":[130],"class_list":["post-17569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crab-by-ingredient","category-curry","category-indian-cuisine","category-kerala-cuisine","category-fish","tag-crab","course-main","cuisine-indian-cuisine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17569"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17569\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}