Malay Curry With Beef or Lamb Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered lemon grass
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (cayenne)
• 1 teaspoon flaked coconut, ground to a powder
• 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 -6 fresh hot pepper (to taste)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded 2-inch cube
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (to taste)
• 6 tablespoons ghee or 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs lean lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef, cubed
• 1/3-1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 3 tablespoons flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste