Pelau - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons mixed green seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar (*or caramel browning)
2 cups parboiled rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet peppers or 1/2 cup pimento pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked pigeon peas
1 cup chopped pumpkin (*optional)
1 cup chopped carrot (*optional)
1 tablespoon salt
1 hot pepper
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water

Preparation

Season chicken with salt, pepper, green seasoning, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and ketchup.
Heat oil in a large heavy iron pot or skillet.
Add sugar and allow to burn until brown.
Add seasoned chicken and stir until pieces are well coated with burnt sugar; brown for 3-5 minutes. *Add more water if needed.
Add rice and turn often until well mixed. Cook for 3 minutes more.
Add onion, sweet peppers, carrots and pumpkin and cook for a few minutes, stirring a few times.
Add peas, salt, hot pepper, coconut milk and broth. Bring to the boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is cooked and all liquid is evaporated (about 25-30 minutes).
Add more liquid if rice is still hard and continue to cook for few more minutes.
Note: Pelau could also be baked in an oven. Cover pot with tin foil and bake at 350F degrees for 30-35 minutes.