Name: Goan Crab Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 pound crabmeat; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 6 cloves; 8 cardamom pods, (or 1 teaspoon ground); 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons fenugreek ((optional)); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or clarified butter; 2 medium onions, (1 chopped fine and 1 sliced); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 2-3 small fresh chiles, (such as serrano or Thai, chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, (minced); 1 14- ounce can of coconut milk; 1/4 cup grated coconut, (fresh, if possible); 1 heaping tablespoon tamarind paste; Salt; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro