1 lb. pasta, shells, elbows, rotini or any other medium shape, cooked and drained
12 oz. crabmeat, preferably fresh
1 lb. green peas
2 c. snowpeas, blanched
3 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. paprika
1/2 tbsp. ground cumin
1/2 tbsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lime juice
Hot pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, crab, peas, snowpeas, celery and water chestnuts. In a small mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Mix dressing with pasta mixture. Toss to combine. Serve chilled. Serves 8.