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Ingredients

2 cups	basmati rice
500 grams	chicken pieces
3 tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 large	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	ground turmeric
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1 teaspoon	ground coriander
1 teaspoon	ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon	ground black pepper
1 teaspoon	salt
2 pieces	dried lime (loomi)
1 can	tomato paste (small can)
3 cups	chicken stock
1 handful	fresh coriander, chopped
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
6. 6 Mix in the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
7. 7 Add the dried lime and tomato paste, stirring well to coat the chicken.
8. 8 Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
10. 10 Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot, stirring gently to combine.
11. 11 Cover the pot and cook on low heat until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
12. 12 Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve hot.