Lefover roast chicken transformed into a spicy, herby, curried treat with rice
Wash 200g of white basmati rice in a bowl of warm water, drain, then transfer to a medium-sized saucepan. Add 2 bay leaves, 4 cloves, 8 peppercorns and half a stick of cinnamon. Crack 6 green cardamom pods with a heavy weight, just enough to open them, then add them to the rice, pour over enough water to cover and bring to the boil. Add ½ tsp of salt and lower the heat to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.