1. Combine chili, cumin, salt and pepper in a medium shallow bowl. 2. Dredge one side of each scallop in the spice mixture. 3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over high heat. 4. Add mustard seeds, cardamom and star anise. 5. Place the scallops in the heated pan, spice side down and cook for 3 minutes (until bottom edge is brown). 6. Reduce the heat to low, turn the scallops for 2 to 3 minutes more. 7. Remove from pan and arrange the scallops around the plate. 8. Drizzle the spice oil drippings from the pan over the scallops and serve. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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