Dish description
serves 8 people
Method
Take a very large saucepan and gently heat the vegetable. Add the onions and cook until brown.
Stir in the garlic & ginger paste, followed by the garam masala, bay leaves and cloves.
Add the tomato puree and the chicken breast and allow to cook and brown for around 5 minutes.
Add in the salt to taste, the star anise powder and yogurt. Bring to the boil.
Pour in the water and add the basmati rice. Stir well and cook until the rice starts to rise.
Add the yellow food dye.
In a separate bowl mix the green chillies, slice tomato, fresh coriander, sliced ginger and lemon.
Add the fresh items to the cooking pot, cover, reduce heat and leave to cook for 35-40 minutes.
Remove lid, gently stir and transfer to large serving plate. Garnish with a few more of the fresh ingredients if you wish and serve.
