Then you can sub in 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/8 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp mild curry powder or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice in it's place. (babyfoode.com)
1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 1 red pepper, finely diced 1/2 to 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger 2 bay leaves 1 star anise 2 teaspoons mild curry powder Pinch cinnamon About 3 stems of fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup light coconut milk 3/4 cup water 16 oz can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon light agave nectar Juice from about 1/2 a lime (isachandra.com)
I should have noted that I used a very mild curry powder (from Trader Joe's). (healthynibblesandbits.com)