Indian-spiced Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 20 grinds black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt
• 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 medium onion, cut into medium dice
• 8 cardamom pods, cracked with the back of a chef's knife
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Basmati rice, for serving
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes