Sweet Pineapple Curry (Pajeri Nenas)

1 small fresh pineapple
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tbsp ground coriander (ketumbar)
1 tsp ground cumin (jintan putih)
1 tsp ground fennel (jintan manis)
3 tbsp oil
1 cinnamon (kayu manis)
1 star anise (bunga lawang)
4 cloves (bunga cengkih)
2 cardomoms (buah pelaga)
4 shallots, finely sliced
3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
50ml thick coconut milk
125ml (1/2 cup) water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 red chilli, split lengthwise

1. Combine chilli powder, ground coriander, ground cumin and ground fennel with some water to make it a paste.
2. Heat oil, fry the whole spices, followed by shallots and garlic. Then add in the paste.
3. Add in coconut milk and cook for a minute. Add in pineapples and covered it well. Cook for a few minutes before adding in water, salt and sugar. Simmer for 5-7 minutes and add in chilli. When pineapple is tender, take the pan off the heat.