Turmeric Curry Chicken - Just Bare Foods

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
• 2 lemongrass stalks, trimmed, tender center part coarsely chopped
• 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh turmeric, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk, stirred well
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise pods
• Toasted shaved unsweetened coconut, fresh cilantro leaves, and/or sliced green onions and hot chiles, if desired