⏱ 45 min total

Indian Crab Curry

Name: Indian Crab Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Blue crab; ¾ medium Onion; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ¾ tsp, whole Fennel seed; ½ tsp, whole Cumin seed; 5 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 ½ tbsp Coconut meat; 1 tbsp Cilantro; ¼ tbsp Ginger root; ¼ pepper Green chili pepper; ¼ medium whole Tomatoes; ¼ tbsp Coriander seed; ½ tbsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Garam masala; ¼ tbsp Turmeric; ¼ cup Water; ¼ dash Salt

Per 1 serving · 363 g · 17 ingredients

Calories

290

15%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
24g
33% of calories
Carbs
24g
32% of calories
Fat
12g
35% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Indian Crab Curry (363 g) has 290 calories, with 24 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (35% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and Vitamin C (52% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 109% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

80cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.4g

Net carbs

18g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.1g

8.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein49%
Dietary fiber22%
Vitamin C52%
Niacin27%
Vitamin B647%
Vitamin B12425%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E19%
Vitamin K13%
Thiamine15%
Folate (B9)19%
Pantothenic acid13%
Potassium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium109%
Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 35 min

1
Clean the blue crab and cut into sections (claws and body pieces). Rinse well and set aside to drain. Slice two-thirds of the onion, and chop the remaining.
2
Heat half of the oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add fennel and cumin seeds, cooking until fragrant and starting to crackle.
3
Add sliced onions and sauté until deep golden brown. Stir in the garlic, desiccated coconut, half of the chopped cilantro, ginger, and the green chili. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is well browned.
4
Transfer this mixture to a blender with a splash of water and blend to a smooth paste. Return the pan to medium heat and add the remaining oil. Add the remaining chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
5
Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens, about 1 minute. Stir in coriander seed, chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric.
6
Cook, stirring, until the spices darken slightly and smell toasty, about 3-5 minutes. Pour in the coconut-onion paste and water, stirring until smooth and gently simmering.
7
Add the crab and simmer, covered, until heated through and the flavors meld, about 5-8 minutes. Add more water as needed for desired consistency.
8
Season to taste with salt. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (363 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	82 μg	9%
Vitamin C	47 mg	52%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	19%
Vitamin K	16 μg	13%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	15%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	4 mg	27%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	47%
Folate (B9)	76 μg	19%
Vitamin B12	10 μg	425%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	13%
Choline	18 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	206 mg	21%
Iron	4 mg	55%
Potassium	874 mg	19%
Magnesium	85 mg	20%
Phosphorus	362 mg	52%
Zinc	5 mg	45%
Copper	1 mg	113%
Manganese	1 mg	55%
Selenium	48 μg	87%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	112 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	825 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.2 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.2 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.4 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	792 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	2 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.4 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 290 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

55min
Walking (3.5 mph)
35min
Cycling (moderate)
24min
Running (6 mph)
41min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Indian Crab Curry?

One serving of Indian Crab Curry (1 serving) has 290 calories, which works out to 80 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Indian Crab Curry high in protein?

Yes. It has 24 g of protein per serving, and 33% of its calories come from protein (8.4 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Indian Crab Curry keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 32% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Indian Crab Curry?

2514 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Indian Crab Curry?

8.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (363 g)

Calories290

% Daily Value*

Total fat 12g	15%
Saturated fat 3.5g	17%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Sodium 2,514mg	109%
Total carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary fiber 6.1g	22%
Total sugars 8.3g
Protein 24g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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