1 big onion chopped

¾ cup ghee or oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

5 Cardamom Pods

5 Whole black peppercorns

3 Pieces cinnamon bark

1 chicken,, washed and disjointed

2 cups chopped tomatoes

3 cups carrots, cut into strips

¼ cup roughly ground coriander seeds

1 Tbsp pounded fresh ginger

1 tsp crushed garlic

2 ground or chopped green chillies

4 ½ tsp salt

3 ½ cups basmati rice, washed

1 cup cokked chick peas

¼ cup ghee

3 Tbsp pine kernels

2 Tbsp chopped Almonds

2 Tbsp sultanas

Method:

Place onions, ghee, cumin, cardamom, pepper and cinnamon in a pot and braise until onions turn light brown.

Add the meat and ¼ cup water. Cook over medium heat and braise for a few minutes.

Add the tomatoes, carrots, coriander, ginger, garlic, and chillies, then cook for 5-7 minutes, or until a thick gravy forms.

Pour over the boiling water, add salt and bring to a rapid boil.

Add the rice and stir well. Close tightly with lid and cook over medium heat until water burns out, about 5-10 minutes. Reduce heat and steam until cooked.

Add the click – peas to the rice and toss well.

Place the ghee, pine kernels and almonds in a pan. Fry over heat until almonds have browned lightly. Add the raisins and stir until puffed up, hen pour over the rice and stir lightly.

Serve with spiced yoghurt