INGREDIENTS

1 can Pigeon Peas 15.5 oz or  (1 1/2 cup of cooked dry gungo peas (pigeon peas)
¼ cup coconut cream 
2 scallions, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 thyme sprigs
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 Habanero pepper
3 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups water
2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Add water, peas, coconut cream, garlic, scallion, salt, black pepper, thyme and coconut oil to a large sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. 
2. Add rice and whole habanero pepper and return to a boil. Do not cut or break the pepper while it’s cooking in the pot unless you want the dish to be very spicy.  Water level should be about 2 inches above the rice. Stir once or twice during the cooking process and continue to cook on high for 2-3 minutes. 
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Lift your rice with a fork and discard the thyme stem before serving 

Tip
A Rice cooker is the best pot to use to make this dish. 

INGREDIENTS
 2- 3 pounds of chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 lime, juiced
2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoon Curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed – optional
1 teaspoon ginger, grated or chopped fine (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 scallions
1 medium potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch and 2-inch pieces 
1 habanero or chili pepper
1 cup water 
2 tablespoon oil 
 
 
DIRECTIONS
1. Add chicken and lime juice to a large bowl, rub well, then rinse with cold water. Drain well, then add salt and black pepper. 
2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seed and heat until brown. Add curry, stir for about 30 seconds, add half onion, 1scallion, ginger and garlic, and continue to cook for an additional two minutes. Add chicken and stir for a minute, then add potatoes and water. Stir well and bring to a boil and continue to cook on high heat for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes. Add additional water if needed. Stir occasionally and taste and adjust your seasoning as needed. Add more water if required. during the last 10 minutes add the remaining onion, and scallion. 
5. Once the chicken is tender, remove it from heat and serve with Roti and or rice. 
 
Additional Options to expand on your curry dish 

1. Blend a hand full of cilantro leaves with a small amount of water and add to your curry before adding the chicken.  During the last 10 minutes of cooking add an addition sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves. 
2. Add 1 cup of coconut milk to your curry instead of water. with 1/4 cup of water. 
3. Add 1/2 cup of chickpeas after you add the chicken and potatoes to the pot. 
4. Jamaican-style curry -  add thyme, scallion, and pimento seed after you add your chicken to the pot.  You can also add some carrots along with your potato.