Makloubeh (maqluba) with Chicken and Rice - Palestine In A Dish

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and ½ teaspoon cumin powder (for grilling the cauliflower)
• 1–2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 sweet onion, sliced
• 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 4 pieces of chicken (legs, breasts, or a combination) or one whole chicken cut into 4-6 pieces.
• A pinch each of (⅛ teaspoon): Cinnamon powder, Nutmeg powder, Allspice, and Salt (for seasoning the chicken)
• 2 cups basmati or Calrose rice (if using Calrose soak in water before cooking for 10-15 minutes)
• 4 cups of tap water (for cooking the chicken and making broth)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 1-2 cinnamon sticks
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Roasted almonds, for garnishing (optional