Ingredients: 
4 tablespoons vegetable oil 
4 small potatoes, peeled and halved 
2 large onions, finely chopped 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 
1/2 teaspoon chili powder 
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 
1 teaspoon ground cumin 
1 teaspoon salt 
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped 
2 tablespoons plain yogurt 
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick 
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
 pieces cut into chunks 
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
1 large onion, diced 
1 pinch powdered saffron 
5 pods cardamom 
3 whole cloves 
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick 
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 
1 pound basmati rice 
4 cups chicken stock 
1 1/2 teaspoons salt