3 garlic cloves, crushed
4 cm/1½in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 large brown onion, chopped
250ml/8fl oz chicken stock
¼ tsp ground allspice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cardamom pods, crushed
1 tsp mild chilli powder
4 whole cloves
1 tsp ground coriander
1½ tsp ground cumin
50g/2oz flaked almonds, toasted
75g/3oz ground almonds
2 tsp tomato purée
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp vegetable oil
200ml/7fl oz whipping cream
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces