seafood
Crab
Kekda
400 g1 medium whole crab (about 400 g)
Typical medium whole crab ~400 g; count means whole crab.
Instead of Crab
CrabmeatUse the same weight, cooked and picked. Add near the end and heat for 2–3 minutes only.
PrawnUse the same weight, chopped. Firmer and sweeter; cook 2 minutes until just pink.
White fish filletUse the same weight, in chunks. Softer; add 3–4 minutes before serving.
Vegetarian swaps
MushroomUse the same weight, torn button or oyster mushrooms. Cook 5–7 minutes; much quicker than crab.
PaneerUse the same weight, cubed. Simmer 8–10 minutes; it absorbs the sauce and gives a meaty bite.
PotatoUse the same weight, cubed and parboiled. Needs 15–20 minutes simmering; bulk out the curry.
