Shrimp Curry With Coconut Milk
["1/2 c. butter", "1 large onion, finely chopped", "1 cardamom pod, crushed", "1-inch piece cinnamon stick", "4 cloves", "salt to taste", "4 whole black peppercorns", "1/2 tsp. turmeric", "1/2 tsp. chili powder", "1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped ginger", "1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped garlic", "4 c. large peeled shrimp", "2 c. coconut milk*"]
["Melt butter in a saucepan.", "Add onion and brown.", "Add all the spices and saute for 2 minutes.", "Add shrimp and saute 1/2 minute. Add coconut milk (strained) and 1/4 cup shredded coconut that is leftover after straining.", "Cover and cook on medium heat until the gravy thickens.", "Serve over plain rice or polao.", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["butter", "onion", "cardamom", "cinnamon", "cloves", "salt", "black peppercorns", "turmeric", "chili powder", "ginger", "garlic", "shrimp", "coconut milk"]