pineapple curry with coconut

Ingredients

• - spice paste:
• 4-6 - dried red chile peppers, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 - shallots, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
• - curry:
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 1 - ripe pineapple, cut into small cubes
• 2 - star anise, chopped
• 1 stick (3 in. stick) cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• - salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 2 - shallots, finely chopped and lightly fried, to garnish.