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