Crush/grind all the paste ingredients together.
Combine the cracklings and boiling water in a bowl and set aside to soak.
Heat up the oil in a wok over medium heat, then add in the fenugreek seeds, chili pepper and black cumin seeds. Stir constantly.
Add the paste and fry until it starts to caramelize. .5
Add in the soaked cracklings, turmeric, salt and cumin and stir. Add the spinach and keep stirring.
When the spinach is soft, add the fish sauce, toss and serve!