Chicken Biryani

I make this recipe every couple of weeks because the children love it – easy to make, full of flavors and very nutritious.

What you need: (recipe from @bbcgoodfoodme)

300g basmati rice(soaked in warm water for 5 mins then wash with cold water)

25g butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 bay leaf

3 Cardamon pods

1 small cinnamon stick

1 tsp turmeric

4 chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 cup of frozen peas(you can also get the bag of peas and carrots)

1 tsp curry paste

850g chicken stock

Heat butter in a saucepan and cook the onions with the bay leaf and other whole spices for 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the turmeric, then add the chicken and the curry paste and cook until aromatic. Stir the rice onto the pan with the frozen vegetables then pour the stock. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and bring to boil, then lower the heat to a minimum and cook the rice for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave for 10 minutes. Stir well and serve hot. Enjoy!