Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice

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1. 1Step 1: Slice the onion and garlic, cut the tomatoes into wedges, and chop the fresh coriander.
2. 2Step 2: Heat the oil in a casserole dish and add the onions and garlic; sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, then add the chicken and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the rice and sauté for about 3 minutes before adding the tomato, spices, salt, and dried limes.
3. 3Step 3: Add water just enough to cover the rice mixture and bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in the sultanas and almonds, then leave for a further 10 minutes with the lid on.
5. 5Step 5: Remove the lid, stir well, and serve with the following sauce.
6. 6Step 6: Accompanying Sauce: Skin the tomatoes and mix all the ingredients together, season to taste.
7. 7Step 7: Serve the Kabsa with the tomato sauce and flatbreads.
8. 8Step 8: If making up the Kabsa spice mixture fresh, grind all the spices together in a coffee grinder, food processor, or with a pestle and mortar.