Chicken biriyani pilau

Ingredients :

2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 large chicken thighs, skin on
1 large onion finely sliced
2 tbsp curry powder
350g / 12oz easy cook long grain rice
700ml / 1 1/4 pints chicken or vegetable stock
250g / 9oz frozen peas

Steps

Heat oven to 200c (180c fan) heat oil in large sauté pan & fry the thighs, skin side down for 8-10 mins till gold & crispy.
Tip in onion & continue to cook for 5 mins until onion softens. Sprinkle in curry powder & cook for 1 min more, then stir in rice & add stock. Bring to boil.
Cover pan & bake for 30 mins until all liquid has been absorbed & rice is cooked.
Stir in the peas & leave to stand for a few moments before serving.
Options: add small bag of roasted cashews, flaked almonds, or raisins just before serving.