Grated Spices to be Ground"
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
2 lemongrass
2-cm galangal
3-cm belacan
2 Tbsp ground chilli
1 medium onion
3 garlic cloves

1. Fry grated coconut without oil till it turns light brown in colour.
2. In a big wok, with about 1 cup oil, fry ground spices until fragrant.
3. Add tamarind juice, salt and sugar. Add in coconut and stir and turn constantly, so that coconut does not burn.
4. When the mixture is dry and slightly oily, remove from heat.