Jollof Rice with Chicken and Prawns

• 1 lb / 455 g ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped

Fry the tomatoes, onion, chillies and spices in most of the groundnut oil in a saucepan for 5–10 minutes. Add the chicken pieces, raise the heat, and cook for about 10 minutes until they lose their rawness. Pour in the rice and the water or chicken stock. Bring to the boil, cover with a tightly fitting lid, and lower the heat as far as possible. Cook for 20–25 minutes, and then remove from the