Goan Shrimp in Roasted-Coconut Sauce

Ingredients

• basmati rice or Indian bread
• 1 electric coffee/spice grinder
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• + 12 more ingredients
• • 1 medium onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 2 4-inch fresh hot green chiles
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt such as fleur de sel
  • 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup Swad-brand tamarind concentrate
  • 1 cup plum tomato
  • ¼ cup unsweetened dried grated coconut
  • 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric

Toast coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet, until fragrant and darker (do not burn), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in coconut, red-pepper flakes, and turmeric and cook, stirring, until coconut is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl ...

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