Crab Pilau

• 1 lb. fresh, tinned or frozen crab meat, picked over to remove any cartilage
• 3 tablespoons lime juice

Put the crab meat into a bowl, add the lime juice and set aside. In a heavy casserole, heat the oil and butter and sauté the onions, garlic and hot pepper until the onions are tender but not browned. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring for 3 or 4 minutes, being careful not to let the curry powder burn. Stir in the rice and cook for about a minute longer, just to coat the grains. Add the coc