Massaman Curry

Massaman curry (Thai: มัสมั่น, RTGS: matsaman, pronounced [mát.sā.màn] (About this soundlisten)) is a rich, relatively mild Thai curry. Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cumin, bay leaves, nutmeg and mace (spices that are not frequently used in Thai curries) are combined with local produce such as dried chili peppers, cilantro seeds, lemongrass, galangal, white pepper, shrimp paste, shallots and garlic to make the massaman curry paste.