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Name: Authentic Kakrar Jhol (Bangladeshi Crab Curry)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: 1 kg fresh crab (medium-sized, cleaned and cut into halves); 2 large potatoes (peeled and cut into wedges); 3 tablespoons mustard oil; 1 teaspoon panch phoron (Bengali five-spice blend); 2 medium onions (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 2 green chilies (slit lengthwise); 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons mustard paste (made from 1 tbsp mustard seeds soaked and ground with 1 tbsp water); 2 cups water; Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Kakrar Jhol

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Coastal Regions

A light, spicy curry made with crab, potatoes, and mustard oil, a staple in coastal areas.

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