Chicken Palak Risotto

Ingredients:
1 cup starchy short grain rice (preferably 'arborio' the italian rice), washed and drained
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp of butter (optional)
2 cloves of garlic finely chopped or grated
400 gm of boneless chicken cut into thin strips
2 cups of finely chopped spinach
1 tsp of italian mixed herbs (or just oregano0
1 tsp of red chilli powder (can use flakes also)
3-4 tbsp grated cheese
salt to taste

Method:
1. Heat oil + butter in a non-stick sauce pan. Boil 3 cups of water in another vessel.
2. Add onion and garlic till translucent (3-4 mins). Add mixed herbs and mix well.
3. Add chicken and saute for 4-5 mins
4. Add spinach and tomatoes and mix. Cook covered for 4-5 mins
5. Add chilli powder and mix, cook for another 2-3 mins
6. Add rice and mix. Add 1 cup of hot water and let it come to simmer.
7. Cook covered till all water is absorbed.
8. Add one more cup of hot water, salt to taste and cook covered till all water is absorbed.
9. Add the last cup of hot water, salt to taste and cook covered till most water is absorbed.
10. Serve hot with grated cheese.