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A classic Goan appetizer featuring spiced crab meat and potato, molded onto a crab claw and fried to golden perfection. These crispy, savory bites are perfect for parties and bring the taste of the Goan coast to your table.
Prepare the Base Mixture
Sauté Aromatics and Spices
Combine and Cool the Mixture
A classic Goan appetizer featuring spiced crab meat and potato, molded onto a crab claw and fried to golden perfection. These crispy, savory bites are perfect for parties and bring the taste of the Goan coast to your table.
This goan recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 388.67 calories per serving with 41.29g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or snack.
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Shape and Coat the Lollipops
Shallow Fry to Perfection
Serve Hot
For a lower-fat version, bake the lollipops. Arrange them on a baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Replace the crab meat with an equal amount of crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) or a mixture of finely chopped vegetables like carrots, peas, and corn.
Instead of rava, you can use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crunchy texture or crushed poha (flattened rice) for a traditional touch.
Add 1 teaspoon of Goan vinegar (toddy vinegar) to the mixture for a tangy, authentic Goan flavor profile.
Crab meat is packed with high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting muscle mass.
Crab is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support brain health, reduce inflammation, and may lower the risk of heart disease.
This dish offers important minerals like zinc, which boosts the immune system, and copper, which is vital for red blood cell formation and maintaining healthy nerve cells.
One serving of three Crab Lollipops contains approximately 230-250 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the size of the lollipops and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Crab Lollipops can be part of a balanced diet. Crab is a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. However, since they are shallow-fried, they are higher in calories and fat. For a healthier option, consider baking them instead of frying.
Yes, you can prepare and shape the lollipops (without the rava coating) up to a day in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Coat with rava just before frying to ensure they are crispy.
This usually happens if the mixture is too moist or not bound well. Ensure your mashed potatoes are not watery and the crab meat is patted dry. Chilling the shaped lollipops for at least 30 minutes before frying also helps them hold their shape.
If you can't find crab claws, you can use small wooden skewers, ice cream sticks, or small pieces of sugarcane as a handle. You can also shape them into simple patties or cutlets without any stick.
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