Dorset's Coastal Curry: Spicy Dorset Crab Curry With Fragrant Rice

Dorset's Coastal Curry is a delicious and spicy dish inspired by the coastal cuisine of Dorset, England. This recipe combines the fresh flavors of Dorset crab with aromatic spices to create a mouthwatering curry that is perfect for any seafood lover.

Dorset's Coastal Curry: Spicy Dorset Crab Curry With Fragrant Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh Dorset crab meat
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup fish or vegetable stock
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook for another 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  4. Add the fresh Dorset crab meat to the pan and stir to coat it with the spices.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and fish or vegetable stock. Add the chopped tomatoes and season with salt.
  6. Simmer the curry for 15-20 minutes until the crab is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve the spicy Dorset crab curry with fragrant rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pan Wooden spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the spicy Dorset crab curry with fragrant rice and a side of naan bread for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the curry.

Cost

$25