8-12 baby carrots, peeled, blanched and chopped
12 curry leaves
1 tsp freshly grated root ginger
15 green beans, chopped and blanched
1 medium onion, diced
16-20 silverskin onions
400ml/14fl oz coconut milk
50g/2oz plain flour
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp black sesame seeds
2.5cm/1in cassia bark (available in Asian stores and some supermarkets)
2 cloves
陆 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp coriander seeds
陆 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 tbsp seasoned flour
10 Tellicherry or ordinary black peppercorns
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil
1 free-range egg, beaten, to brush the pastry
110g/4oz ready made puff pastry sheet
500g/1lb 2oz chicken thighs, boneless and diced