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Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style Ape Amma

Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style

Crab curry is a famous dish in Sri Lanka and loved by many. This dish is popular not only in Sri Lanka but also in the United States. Sri Lankan people prepare it in different styles, but today we will be discussing how to make Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style Ape Amma.

Ingredients for Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style Ape Amma:

Ingredients For Crab Curry

To make Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style Ape Amma, you will need the following ingredients:

  • Crab - 1 kg
  • Onion - 1 (medium)
  • Tomato - 1 (medium)
  • Green Chilies - 2
  • Ginger - 1-inch piece
  • Garlic - 5-6 cloves
  • Curry Leaves - 8-10
  • Chili Powder - 1 tablespoon
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tablespoon
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tablespoon
  • Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 tablespoon
  • Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tablespoon
  • Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tablespoon
  • Cinnamon Sticks - 1-2
  • Coconut Milk - 1 cup
  • Salt - as per taste
  • Oil - 3-4 tablespoons

Preparation of Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style Ape Amma:

Preparation Of Crab Curry

Let's start preparing the Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style Ape Amma:

  1. Wash the crab thoroughly in running water and cut it into medium-sized pieces.
  2. Peel and chop the onion, ginger, and garlic into small pieces.
  3. Chop the tomato and green chilies into small pieces.
  4. Heat the oil in a pan.
  5. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves, and fry them until the seeds start crackling and the curry leaves become crispy.
  6. Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic to the pan and fry them until they turn golden brown.
  7. Add the chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the pan and fry them for a few seconds.
  8. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan and fry them until the tomatoes become soft.
  9. Add the crab pieces to the pan and mix everything well.
  10. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan, cover it with a lid, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until the crab is cooked.
  11. Add the coconut milk to the pan and stir well.
  12. Let it cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the curry becomes slightly thick.
  13. Switch off the flame and transfer the Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style Ape Amma to a serving bowl.

Conclusion:

Congratulations, you just made Crab Curry Sri Lankan Style Ape Amma! This dish is perfect for seafood lovers and is easy to make at home. Enjoy it with rice or bread and share it with your family and friends.

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