Pheasant biryani

This is not the kind of biryani you’ll find in your average curry house, which is unfortunate because a well-made biryani has a lot going for it. This makes an impressive dinner party dish if you are putting on an Indian spread — lift the lid off at the table to reveal the fluffy rice and saffron and the fragrant spices underneath. I’ve noticed pheasant thighs becoming more readily available in supermarkets and good butchers, but if you are struggling to find them you could always use chick