Malay Curry With Beef or Lamb

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