The Ultimate Cook Mandi Chicken - Flavorful Arabian Delight

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs or 1.4-1.8 kg), cut into pieces
• 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cups (400 g) Basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
• 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 2-3 whole cloves
• 2-3 whole cardamom pods
• 1 stick cinnamon
• A pinch of saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water
• Fried onions for garnish
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped for garnish
• Sliced almonds or pine nuts (optional)