Step 1

Preheat the oven to 190°C.

Step 2

Heat the sunflower oil in a flameproof casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, onion, garlic, chilli and ginger and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until chicken starts to brown. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for a further 1 minute or until fragrant. Season, then stir in tomato, coconut milk and peanut butter until combined. Cover and bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Stir through chopped coriander.

Step 3

Meanwhile, for the pilaf, wash the rice under cold running water to remove any starch. Drain and set aside. Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened but not coloured. Add washed rice, spices and curry leaves, and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add 2 cups (500ml) cold water and 1 teaspoon salt, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stand, without removing the lid, for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.

Step 4

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with chicken curry and pappadums.