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Indian Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crab with Lime Pickle

Gently spiced deep-fried soft-shell crabs served with a zingy, homemade, aromatic lime pickle. A fantastic Indian-inspired seafood starter.

IndianSeafoodSpicyCrabDeep-Fried
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
605.1
kcal / serving
2420.5 kcal total
Carbs
67.1g
per serving
268.2 g total
Fat
26.5g
per serving
105.8 g total
Protein
28.1g
per serving
112.4 g total
Cook Time
100
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
300
g
Soft Light Brown Sugar
CondimentsSauces
50
ml
White Wine Vinegar
Fruits
500
g
Limes
cut into wedges
2
piece
Limes
juice and finely grated zest
GrainsCereals
4
tbsp
Gram Flour
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Sea Salt
fine
1
tbsp
Mustard Seeds
4
cloves
Garlic
finely chopped
1
tbsp
Cumin
ground
1
tbsp
Coriander
ground
0.5
tsp
Asafoetida
1.5
tsp
Chilli Powder
mild
4
cloves
Garlic
crushed
1
tbsp
Coriander
ground
2
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
tsp
Red Chilli Powder
4
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
freshly chopped stalks and leaves
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
4
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
Seafood
8
piece
Soft-Shell Crabs
small
Vegetables
5
cm
Ginger
peeled and finely chopped
5
cm
Ginger
grated

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