Best Goan Crab Caldine, Caldeen Or Caldinho Ever
This Crab Caldine gravy is stellar, and is made by grinding coriander seeds, cumin, peppercorns, onions, red chillies, tamarind and coconut to make a golden yellow curry paste, a beautiful gravy bath for the crab to cook in.
Ingredients
| Crabs | 500 Gram | |
| Turmeric | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Crab masala: | ||
| Kashmiri chillies | 2 | |
| Peppercorns | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Coriander seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic | 4 Clove (20 gm) | |
| Onions | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Shredded coconut | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Turmeric powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Tamarind | 15 Gram (use as required) | |
| Water | 2 1/2 Cup (40 tbs) | |
| Gravy: | ||
| Coconut oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Finely diced onion | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Green chillies | 3 | |
| Salt | To Taste |
Directions
MAKING:
1. Wash and clean the crabs if required and add the Turmeric and rub this all over the crab
2. Lightly toast the dried chillies, cumin & coriander seeds and peppercorns, cool and then grind to a powder
3. In a food processor add the garlic, onions and coconut
4. Add the turmeric and the tamarind and start with 1/2 cup of water and process
5. Strain this separating the liquid from the solids
6. Process the solids adding more water 2 - 3 times till you get a nice bowl of silky gravy
7. In a large pot, melt the coconut oil and saute the diced onion and slit green chillies
8. Add the crab and allow it to roast for a minute and then pour the silken gravy over and allow the crabs to cook for 15 - 20 mins
9. Add salt to taste
SERVING:
10. Serve & Enjoy!
Recipe Summary
