2 tsp ground coriander
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh root ginger, grated
2 medium onions, chopped
8 shallots, chopped
200²µ/7¼´Ç³ú basmati rice
2 tsp caster sugar
1 tsp chilli powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
generous pinch freshly grated nutmeg
4 or 5 handfuls raisins
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp vegetable oil
¾ cup plain yoghurt
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced into strips