Iraqi Hamin

Ingredients

600g chicken breast, cubed
2 tbsps oil
1 onion, diced
2 tsps crushed garlic
2 tsps garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cardamom
2-3 grated carrots (optional)
2 celery stalks, chopped (optional)
375g chopped tomatoes
2 cups rice
3 cups water


Method

Stir fry the chicken with the onion and spices until almost cooked through. Add the carrot, celery, chopped tomatoes, and rice, and stir until the rice is no longer translucent. Add the water, bring to the boil and cook for a couple of minutes until the water has reduced.

Turn down the heat and cook for 20-30 mins.

Variation: Transfer to a lined dish and cover. Cook in the oven at 150 for about 1 1/2 hours.

Serves 10-12