- 3 tbsps ancho chilli powder
2 tsps ground cumin
2 tsps ground coriander
2 tsps ground fennel
2 tsps ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground chilli de arbol
1 tsp ground black pepper
15g unsalted butter
65ml (1/4; cup) finely diced Spanish onion
500ml (2 cups) long-grain rice
1 (375-400g) tin unsweetened coconut milk
240ml water
11/2; tsps salt
1/4; tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tsps rapeseed oil
6 slices bacon, diced
25g unsalted butter
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
375ml (11/2; cups) plain flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 medium Spanish onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 large pepper, halved, seeded, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2; serrano chilli, finely diced
2 heaped tsps Mesa curry mix, recipe above
240ml dry white wine
480ml homemade chicken stock
1 (800g) tin plum tomatoes, drained well, coarsely chopped
Scant 65ml (1/4; cup) currants or sultanas
11/2; tbsps chopped fresh thyme leaves
Honey
cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
Slivered almonds, lightly toasted, chopped
Coconut rice with green onions, recipe above