Prik Kaeng Masaman (Masaman Curry Paste)

3 tablespoons coriander seed

1 tablespoon cumin seed

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon cloves

1 tablespoon star anise

1 tablespoon cardamom

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

10 tablespoons shallots -- chopped

10 tablespoons garlic -- chopped

2 tablespoons lemon grass -- sliced thinly

1 tablespoon galangal grated

3 tablespoons bai makroot -- (lime leaves, or -- lime zest)

3 tablespoons kapi -- (fermented shrimp -- paste)

1 dash salt

1 dash turmeric