Colombo Spice Mix, Poudre De Colombo

Colombo spice mix is a French West Indies influenced Caribbean spice blend, introduced by Sinhalese of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo Curry powder (Poudre de Colombo) is famous for making mutton, beef, lamb, chicken, seafood or vegetable curry dishes with thick gravy and with unique Colombo-Caribbean flavor. 
It works well with coconut milk or yogurt dishes. Sprinkle on fish (salmon/ trout) before grilling

In a large pot coat 3 ½ lbs of skinless chicken pieces with 2tsp spice mixture, brown the chicken in 3tbsp olive oil. Season with salt to taste. Set the chicken on a plate.
In the same pot, soften 1 sliced red onion, 6 cloves of garlic (halved), and mix in 2tbsp Colombo powder. Add oil, if needed. Put the browned chicken to the pot and add 14oz can coconut milk and one fresh juice of lime. May add vegetables of your choice, season with salt if needed. Cover and simmer for about 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, and cook until the meat is tender. Season with salt & pepper if needed, Serve with steamed rice.