Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp mild curry powder
1.5kg/3lb 5oz chicken, ready for roasting
FOR THE PEAS
3 slices smoked streaky bacon, cut into small pieces
250g/9oz frozen peas, defrosted
400g/14oz fresh peas, podded (about 2kg/4lb 8oz unpodded weight)
1 shallot, finely chopped
10 stalks marjoram or oregano leaves picked and chopped
Small bunch chives, chopped
Splash olive oil
Pinch ground ginger