Ingredients:

8 large crabs, cleaned
3 cups water
2 cups coconut milk
6 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons ginger
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 stalks celery, diced
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Juice of 3 limes
Salt to taste

For Dumplings:

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter

To Make Dumplings:

Mix together dumpling ingredients with enough water to make a stiff dough.

Knead it on a floured board for 2 minutes, then transfer to a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Leave to stand for 5-10 minutes.

Shape the dumplings into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, then press them flat with the palm of your hand.

Add to boiling water until cooked through.

To Make the Curried Crab:

Cut crabs into pieces and wash with lime juice. Season with minced celery, parsley, ginger, oregano, garlic and thyme.

Mix together curry, salt, water and pepper to make a paste. Add the paste to hot oil and cook until mixture thickens. Add crabs and coconut milk.

Cover and allow to simmer for 25 minutes. Serve with dumplings.

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