Mole Poblano  - Tamale Filling

½ cup diced or ground tomatoes

4 oz can drained green chilis

2 Tbsp raisins

1 Tbsp flour

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp pepper

1/8 tsp anise seed

1/8 tsp ground cloves

2 cups Chicken broth

3 tbsp oil

1 medium onion, diced

½ tsp garlic, chopped

1 lb. Boneless, skinless chicken, cut into small dice

2 Tbsp cocoa powder

· In large skillet sauté onion and garlic in oil

· Add chicken pieces to skillet and brown on all sides

· Blend in blender the tomatoes, chilies, raisins, flour, cinnamon, pepper, anise seed, cloves, and broth

· Add the seasoned broth to the chicken mixture

· Add cocoa powder

· Bring to a boil

· Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 10 minutes

· Place in a covered container and keep until tamales are made