large whole chickens (1300g) chopped in half • Spice blend of salt, black pepper • Tumeric and ground coriander • saffron • warm water • basmati sella rice only rinsed not soaked • reduced salt chicken stock (cold) • Whole spices wrapped in cheese cloth • Black pepper, coriander seeds • Cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom • Cloves, dried lemon • Salt •