Beef Massaman Curry Recipe

3 tbs of massaman curry paste (Namjai brand)

10 green cardamom seeds

2 cinnamon sticks

3 star anise

8 small shallot onions, peeled

2 cans of coconut milk

1 cup of water

2 1/2 tbs fish sauce

5 new potatoes, peeled and halved

1- 2 tamarind pods (can be substituted with 1/2 tbs of tamarind paste)

2 tbs of palm sugar (can be substituted with brown sugar)

4 tbs of unsalted, roasted peanuts

2 tbs of peanut oil

A handful of fresh Thai basil leaves