Al Kabsa Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kg Chicken
• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 4 cups Chicken stock
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 4 pieces Cardamom pods
• 4 pieces Cloves
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/2 cup Raisins
• 1/2 cup Slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (for garnish)