Buy Fresh Blue Swimming Crab (Small) Online in Bangalore

At **The Fresh Souk**, we offer premium, chilled **Blue Swimming Crab (Portunus pelagicus) online** with
**10 mins delivery** across Bangalore. Sourced fresh from the coastal waters, these small crabs
are packed with flavor and feature a slightly sweet, delicate meat. They are generally preferred for curries
and soups where their shell and tomalley contribute a deep, rich umami flavor to the gravy. If you are looking for
**Blue Crab Fish near me**, your search for authentic coastal quality ends here.

Why Choose Our Small Blue Crab?

Our crabs are carefully selected for freshness. The small size makes them ideal for South Indian-style dishes,
where they are often cooked whole or halved, allowing the rich juices and tomalley (internal soft matter) to thicken the curry base.
Each 500g pack is hygienically cleaned and packed to ensure maximum freshness and quality upon arrival.

Nutrition (Crab Meat, per 100g cooked, approximate):

• Calories: 80–90 kcal
• Protein: 18–20g (Excellent Source of Lean Protein)
• Fat (Low): <1g
• Omega-3s: Present (Supports Heart Health)
• Vitamins/Minerals: High in Vitamin B12 and Zinc

Cooking Tips:

• **Curry (Nandu Kulambu):** Crush the claws slightly before adding to the gravy to allow the flavor to infuse the curry base.
• **Roast/Fry:** Marinate with chili powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, and shallow-fry or roast for a spicy starter (Nandu Roast).
• **Cleaning:** Ensure they are thoroughly cleaned by scrubbing the shells and removing the gills and internal organs before cooking.

Benefits:

• **Sweet, Delicate Meat:** Blue Crab is prized globally for its mild, sweet flavor.
• **Lean Protein:** A healthy, low-fat source of high-quality protein.
• **Flavor Infusion:** Ideal size for infusing maximum flavor into broths and curries.
• Delivered in 10 mins instant delivery.

Regional Names for Blue Crab:

• English: Blue Swimming Crab / Sand Crab
• Tamil: நண்டு (Nandu)
• Telugu: పీత (Pītha)
• **Malayalam:** ഞണ്ട് (Njaṇḍu)
• **Hindi:** केकड़ा (Kēkaṛā)