Mumbai Food: Here's your guide to enjoy some delicious crabs

Pathare Prabhus crab khad khad leCleaned crabs are cooked with roasted garlic turmeric and chilli powder but the secret of the recipe lies in the use of the Pathare Prabhu garam masala says chef Kalpana Talpade which includes unique condiments like a dash of split bengal gram black peppercorn and a pinch of asafoetida The crab is slowcooked in its own stew so when the dish better known as chim bori che khad khadle is ready its a juicy seafood delicacy that can be enjoyed on its own despite the cumbersome task of cracking the crustacean openTILL September 11 7 pm onwardsAT 91 Om Satyadeep Apartments Vile Parle West CALL 66921100COST Rs 495East Indian chimbori masalaMumbaikars are no strangers to East Indian cuisine and their famous bottle masala is celebrated unanimously Home chef Estella DSouza uses that same masala to prepare a mean chimbori masala She insists that cleaning the crabs thoroughly is pivotal and claims that the dish is neither too spicy tangy or sweet but rather a combination of subtle flavours This delicacy is best enjoyed with rice and pickle or some good ol handmade breadAT DSouza Caterers Powli Street Bhayander WestCALL 9892604141 9867054100 orders need to be placed minimum 3 days in advance COST Rs 1500 delivery charges will vary according to locationCKPs chimbori kalvanThe CKPs another community integral to the city are known for their chimbori kalvan Cleaned crabs are left to marinate in a mix of regular masalas and a paste unique to the community revels its creator Kanta Gupte The claws are removed and ground to extract the juice which is added to the crab Onion dry coconut and whole masalas are sauteacuteed and made into another paste which is added to pack the dish with a punchTIME 12 pm to 4 pm6 pm to 10 pm AT CKP Zayka Naupada Thane West CALL 8422051051 COST Rs 300Kolis khekda masalaPicDatta KumbharA telling of Mumbais story is incomplete without including the fisherfolk community better known as Kolis These warm people dwell in sealining pockets around the city and are therefore naturally popular for their seafood preparations Among those the khekda masala stands out It is made with salt water crabs that are seasoned with special masalas such as hirva watan a combination of green chillis coriander ginger and garlic and Koli masala which consists of 26 spicesTIME 1130 am to 1130 pmAT Mi Hi Koli Ajit DarshanThane WestCALL 33126769 COST Rs 350Malwani crab masala thaliThe masaledar malvani crab masala curry makes use of three different kinds of chillies mdash Sankeshwari ghati and Kashmiri mdash and is perfect for those who like their food spicy The ageold dish gets its rich aroma from the crab which is cooked in a curry The masala is prepared with grated coconut coriander onion and a spice mix giving the curry a rich texture Pair this with rice bakhri or wade to enjoy a wholesome lunch or opt for their thali which includes roti salad sukkha lehsun chutney and kokum with coconut milkTIME 12 pm to 330 pm 7 pm to 1030 pm AT Acharekars Malvan Katta Janaki Nivas Dadar WestCALL 24216923 COST Rs 195 crab masala Rs 285 crab thaliAgri crab sukkaThe Agris are a community native to Mumbai and their food naturally has a coastal essence At this eatery run by Jitesh Patil the crab masala sukka is a quintessential Agri delicacy made with mud crabs that are cooked in onion and ginger garlic paste The accentuated flavour comes from the use of whole spices and special Agri masalas like mirchi turmeric and garam masala To add zing the dish also makes use of lime and is finally garnished with corianderTIME 11 am to 4 pm7 pm to 1 amAT Agri Malhari Katta Hindustan NakaKandivali WestCALL 9702221889COST Rs 200 to Rs 700Crab mentalityA Goan crab curry called xec xec with a tangy and sweet thick gravy is a must tryAT Fresh Catch Mahim WestCALL 33951665Give the regular egg bhurji a miss and try the juicy crab bhurji instead AT Matsya mdash The Saraswat Seafood Goregaon WestCALL 7506274814Gorge on the Mangalorean style crab thali and enjoy its tangy Pulimunchi curryAT Southern Flavours Lunch Home Santacruz WestCALL 26460386With inputs from Ahana NagarCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates