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Fresh Crab in Bengaluru
Fresh, meaty mud crab.
Also known as: Crab · Nandu · Kekda · Chinne Yetti
Fresh mud crabs, meaty and rich — same-day, subject to daily availability.
About Crab
Mud crab — Nandu in Tamil, Kekda in Hindi, Chinne Yetti in coastal Karnataka — is the definitive crab of Indian coastal cooking. Dark-shelled, fat-clawed, and unusually meaty for its size, the mud crab is what a proper crab curry is built on. The claw meat is sweet and dense; the body meat is soft and rich; and the tomalley (the yellow-orange fat in the shell) is the flavour bomb that transforms a curry.
Crab is a lean, high-protein shellfish — very low in fat, high in zinc, copper, selenium and B12 — and its natural sweetness stands up brilliantly to strong Indian masalas. In Kerala, njandu curry with coconut milk and kudampuli is a Sunday ritual. In Chennai, nandu masala with black pepper and fennel is the definitive weekend crab curry. In coastal Maharashtra, chimbori-che-kalvan uses kokum, coconut and dry red chilli for a sharp, tart, dark curry.
We deliver crab fresh with clear same-day availability updates on WhatsApp. Because size varies, we tell you the average weight per crab before you commit.
Cuts we offer
- Whole live crab
- Cleaned, cut into halves — kitchen-ready for curry
- Claw and body separated
How to cook Crab
The Chennai nandu masala starts with a black-pepper-and-fennel masala roasted in ghee, ground with coriander, onion and tamarind. Cook the crab in a shallow pan with this masala and a small amount of water for 15–20 minutes, covered — the crab steam-cooks in its own juice. Break the shells open at the table. For Kerala njandu curry, simmer the crab pieces in a coconut-milk-and-kudampuli gravy for 20 minutes over low heat. For a simple Konkani preparation, use a red byadgi-chilli-and-tamarind masala with a splash of coconut milk.
How we deliver it fresh
We source from the coast in the morning, chill it on ice for the drive to Bengaluru and pack it hygienically before it leaves for your door in KR Puram, Whitefield, Marathahalli or the surrounding areas. Nothing here is frozen for days on end and nothing here is chemically treated — the only preservation is temperature. If you order in the morning we deliver the same day; if you order later, we schedule you into the next available slot on WhatsApp before we pack.
Frequently asked about Crab
Do you deliver live crab?
When possible, yes — mud crab travels well in a ventilated container for a short distance. If the market has only chilled crab that morning, we will tell you upfront on WhatsApp.
How much crab should I order for four?
A single 500–700g crab is a good starter portion. For a proper curry-and-rice lunch for four, order 1.5–2 kg live weight.
Do you clean and cut the crab?
Yes, on request. If you want it kitchen-ready, we clean, remove the gills and cut it into halves before packing. Otherwise it arrives whole.
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Order Crab on WhatsApp
Tell us the cut and quantity — we confirm today’s exact price on WhatsApp before your order is packed.