Garlic Chili Chicken with Cardamom Rice

Time

Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min · 55 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Cook the onion, chillies, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes in 2 tbsp oil. Add the spices and cook for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the chicken pieces, season and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to colour a little.

   7 min
3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and a splash of water. Bring to a simmer, then cover for 20 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for another 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat a large knob of butter or 1 tbsp oil in a pan with a lid. Add the cardamom pods and cook for 2 minutes.

   2 min
5. 5

   Tip in the rice, add a large pinch of salt and cook for another minute. Add 2 teacups of water using the same cup to measure.

6. 6

   Bring to the boil, turn down to a gentle simmer and put on the lid. Cook for 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Fluff, serve and eat.

   15 min

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