Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or rapeseed oil or coconut oil)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 red pepper (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed or grated)
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes ((or to taste))
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 3 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 400 g cooked chicken (see notes) (shredded)
  • 300 g basmati rice
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 200 ml water (or chicken stock, if you prefer)
  • 100 g frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander/cilantro (plus extra for garnish (optional))
  • Pickles/chutneys/naan bread/chapattis – or whatever you like to serve with a biryani.

Instruction

  • Put the tablespoon of olive oil and the onion and red pepper in a large frying pan or sauté pan (must have a lid), fry gently over a low heat with the lid on for 3 minutes or until softened but not browned.
  • Add the garlic, chilli and spices and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken, rice, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and rice in the spices, then add the coconut milk and water and bring to the boil.
  • Put a lid on the frying pan and turn the heat right down, simmer for 8 minutes then add the frozen peas, stir once and replace the lid.
  • Cook for a further 5 minutes or until the rice is done to your liking. If it starts sticking before the rice is cooked, add an extra splash of water.
  • Finally stir in the 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander (cilantro).
  • Sprinkle extra coriander on top and serve with all your favourite extras, such as naan breads, pickles and chutneys.