Kekadacha Masala Recipe | Spicy South Indian Crab Gravy for Rice

    Kekadacha Masala is a delicious and spicy South Indian-style crab gravy that pairs beautifully with hot steamed rice. Prepared using a rich classic pepper masala base, this seafood curry is packed with bold flavours and comforting warmth. The juicy crab absorbs the aromatic spices perfectly, making it an ideal Sunday lunch special for seafood lovers.  

Crab gravy is an excellent lunch combination with steamed rice. This spicy and flavourful seafood curry is perfect for weekend meals and special family lunches. Do try this easy crab masala and let me know how you liked it.

Ingredients Required

• 1 cup classic pepper masala
• 4–5 large crab pieces
• 2 tbsp oil
• Coriander leaves for garnish
• Lime juice as needed

Method

1. Heat oil in a kadai.
2. Add the prepared classic pepper masala base and sauté for a minute.
3. Add the cleaned crab pieces and mix well with the masala.
4. Cover and cook until the crab is fully cooked and the gravy turns rich and aromatic.
5. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime juice.
6. Serve hot with steamed rice.

  

Kekadacha Soup Recipe | Spicy South Indian Crab Soup

Kekadacha Soup is a comforting and aromatic crab soup loaded with the goodness of fresh crab meat, garlic, pepper, and herbs. This spicy seafood soup is especially soothing during cold weather and is loved for its rich flavour and nourishing qualities.

Crab meat is naturally high in protein and contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids, making this soup both delicious and wholesome.

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Ingredients Required

• 7–10 crab pieces
• 3–4 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• Coriander leaves, finely chopped
• Mint leaves, finely chopped
• Oil – as needed
• Water – as required

To Grind

• 10–12 garlic pods
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tsp peppercorns

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Method

Step 1: Prepare the Masala

Grind garlic, cumin seeds, and peppercorns into a coarse paste.

Step 2: Sauté the Base

Heat oil in a vessel and sauté chopped shallots along with coriander and mint leaves until aromatic.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes & Masala

Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. Mix in the ground masala and sauté well.

Step 4: Cook the Crab

Add crab pieces and pour enough water to make soup. Cook on low flame for about 20 minutes until the crab is fully cooked and flavours blend beautifully.

Step 5: Remove the Crab Meat

Take out the crab pieces carefully. Wash off any masala sticking to the shells back into the soup vessel.

Crack the shells using a mortar and pestle or any sturdy tool and remove the crab meat.

Step 6: Finish the Soup

Add the extracted crab meat back into the soup and simmer for a few minutes.

Step 7: Serve Hot

Serve the soup piping hot. Kids and seafood lovers will absolutely enjoy this comforting bowl.

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Serving Suggestions

This crab soup pairs wonderfully with:

• Toasted bread
• Steamed rice
• Appam
• Idiyappam
• Crispy croutons 

  

Sura Puttu Recipe | South Indian Shark Fish Dry Side Dish

Sura Puttu is a traditional South Indian dry side dish prepared using shark fish meat that is boiled, shredded, and stir-fried with aromatic spices. This flavourful seafood dish pairs beautifully with hot rice and spicy curries.

In many Tamil households, Sura Puttu is considered a wholesome and nourishing dish, especially prepared during post-pregnancy care. The texture resembles soft coconut gratings, making it unique and delicious.

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Ingredients

• 350 gm shark fish pieces
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Curry leaves – few
• 2 dry red chillies
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• Salt – as needed
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Coriander leaves for garnish

Method

Step 1: Boil the Fish

Clean the shark fish pieces thoroughly and boil them in water for about 10 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Fish

Once cooled, remove the skin and veins carefully. Mash and shred the fish until it resembles coarse coconut gratings. This step takes patience but gives the authentic Sura Puttu texture.

Step 3: Temper the Spices

Heat oil in a kadai and temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dry red chillies.

Step 4: Sauté the Onions

Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and lightly pink. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.

Step 5: Add Spice Powders

Mix in turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, and coriander powder.

Step 6: Cook the Fish

Add the shredded fish and stir well so the masala coats evenly. Cook for a few minutes until everything comes together beautifully.

Step 7: Garnish & Serve

Finish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice and curry.

Serving Suggestion

Sura Puttu tastes amazing with:

• Steamed rice
• Rasam
• Fish curry
• Mor kuzhambu
• Sambar rice