Delicious Savory Ceylon Crab Curry

400 g Crab, Cleaned

2 tbsp Oil

Few Curry Leaves

Few Coriander Leaves

1 (Inch) Ginger – Chopped

1 tbsp Tamarind Paste

1 Pandan Leaves

½ tsp Chili Pieces Or Powder

2 Large Onions – Sliced

5 Garlic Cloves - Chopped

300 ml Coconut Milk

200 ml Water

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Curry Powder

4 tsp Coriander Seeds

3 tsp Cumin Seeds

2 tsp Fennel Seeds

½ tsp Mustard Seeds

1 tsp Fennel Seeds

6 Cardamom Pods

5 Cloves

Cinnamon (Around 2 inch) - Cut to pieces

Pandan Leaf

20 Fresh Curry Leaves

How to make Curry powder

Grind all spices together in a grinder. Make sure there are no big pieces left.

How to make Crab Curry

Marinate crab with salt and pepper, soy sauce, chopped coriander leaves, curry leaves, and curry powder.

Heat oil in a pan.

Add curry leaf and chili pieces and saute for 2 minutes.

Add the onion and saute until translucent.

Add marinated crab and mix briskly.

Add the coconut milk and water and simmer for 10 minutes.

Adjust salt to taste.

Serve!

Notes :

Choose fresh crabs to make this dish.

If it's pre-killed make sure it's frozen properly just after it killed.

Make sure to buy crabs from a well-known source.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 380

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.9g42%

Saturated Fat 17.2g86%
Cholesterol 100mg34%
Sodium 339mg15%
Potassium 679mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 14.2g5%

Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%

Sugars 6.9g
Protein 23.2g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.