Chicken with Spinach

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1 pound 2 ounces spinach leaves, stemmed and well washed 

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 black cardamom pods*

2 bay leaves

1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon

3 to 4 green chiles, pricked with a knife

1 large onion, chopped

1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 

11 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

3 large tomatoes, cut into quarters

1 pound 4 ounces chicken pieces, (drumsticks and thighs), skin removed 

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala

Kosher salt

4 tablespoons plain yogurt, stirred

Freshly ground black pepper

Basmati rice, cooked according to package instructions, to serve