Steamed Chicken and Chilli Pudding with a Spiced Crust

During the cold months we need so-called ‘comfort food’ for all sorts of reasons. To me, nothing brings more warmth and reassurance than an old-fashioned steamed pudding, either savoury — epitomized by steak and kidney pudding — or sweet, perhaps best exemplified by a jam sponge. However, it is possible to improve upon the classic recipes for these steaming old faithfuls while still retaining their joys.

This aromatic pudding has a gently exotic, lemony filling and a light, rich cru