Indian-Spiced Soft Shell Crab with Mango Chutney

Crispy spiced soft shell crabs served with a homemade sweet and tangy mango chutney.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 355.1 kcals 1420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.9 grams 191.6 grams
Fat 10.6 grams 42.4 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
110
ml
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
juice only
1
piece
Green Mango
peeled and sliced
2
piece
Ripe Mango
peeled and sliced
GrainsCereals
4
tbsp
Gram Flour
also known as besan or chickpea flour
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Garlic
chopped
2
tsp
Coriander
ground
2
tsp
Cumin
ground
4
tbsp
Coriander
fresh leaves, chopped
OilsFats
Seafood
4
piece
Vegetables
4
tsp
Ginger
fresh, grated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Mix all crab ingredients except the crabs into a paste in a bowl.
  • Coat the crabs gently in the paste and marinate for 30 minutes if possible.
  • Fry crabs in an ovenproof pan with oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  • Toast the chutney spices in a hot frying pan for 30 seconds.
  • Add sliced green and ripe mangoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Dissolve sugar into the juices and stir in the vinegar.
  • Cover and simmer the mixture for 25 minutes until the mango breaks down.
  • Puree half of the mixture in a food processor and stir back into the pan.
  • Cool the chutney in jars and serve alongside the crabs.