Colombo is the West Indies curry. It is a spice blend similar to curry or massala but it is also a traditional Indian dish which is very popular in the French West Indies since the 19^th century.

Ingredients for the recipe:

• 1 whole chicken cut into pieces;
• 6 potatoes;
• 1 onion;
• 1 sprig parsley;
• 1 sprig fresh thyme;
• 1 bay leaf;
• 1 lime;
• 1½ teaspoon Terre Exotique colombo;
• ¼ teaspoon Terre Exotique West Indies chilli pepper;
• 3 tablespoons Terre Exotique Lesbos olive oil.

Methods:

1. Start by washing, peeling and chopping the potatoes.
2. Then chop the onion and fry in a casserole dish in some olive oil.
3. Add the chopped parsley and fry for another minute.
4. Add the chicken pieces and fry for a further 3 minutes then add the potatoes and the colombo, bay leaf and thyme.
5. Add the lime juice and a glass of water.
6. Mix well then sprinkle the West Indies chilli pepper over the top.
7. Cover and leave to simmer over a low heat for 1 hour.
8. Serve with rice to sooth the heat of the West Indies chilli pepper.

For the recipe:

Caribbean chili pepper

Colombo spices

Olive oil