2 scotch bonnet chillies (or according to taste), seeds removed, finely chopped
chopped fresh parsley or coriander
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
20g/¾oz piece root ginger, roughly chopped
1 lime, zest and juice
½ lime, juice only
1 onion, thickly sliced
400g/14oz pumpkin, cut into large chunks
4 spring onions, roughly chopped
sliced spring onions
2 large sprigs thyme
2 tomatoes, peeled and diced
300ml/10fl oz chicken stock or water
steamed rice
½ tsp ground allspice
2 bay leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil
2 tbsp medium curry powder blend, preferably Caribbean
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned, or a jointed chicken, skinned
1 tsp rum (optional)