Makes: about 3 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup The Spice Way Sesame Seeds, plus more for garnish if desired
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons The Spice Way Ancho Chile Powder
• 1 teaspoon The Spice Way Cumin Seeds
• 1 teaspoon The Spice Way Coriander Seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon The Spice Way Ground Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 ounce dark chocolate
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Toast almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
2. Toast cumin and coriander seeds in the same skillet for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add to the nuts.
3. Heat oil in a saucepan. Cook onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, ancho chile powder, toasted spices, cinnamon, raisins, tomato paste, and sugar. Cook 1 minute.
4. Blend the mixture with almonds, sesame seeds, and 1 cup broth until very smooth.
5. Return sauce to pan, add remaining broth, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in chocolate until melted and season with salt.
6. Serve over chicken, turkey, enchiladas, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.