Ingredients:

• Onions – 1 big (sliced thin)
• Green Chillies – 2 slit lengthwise
• Saunf – 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala items – cloves – 2, cinnamon stick – 1, bay leaf – 1
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Thick Coconut Milk – 1/2 cup
• Ghee – 3 tbsp
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Basmati Rice – 2 cups
• Mint – a few leaves (optional)
• Salt – to taste

Method:

In a bowl, add the thick coconut milk(1/2 cup) with 2 1/2 cups water to make diluted coconut milk of 3 cups and set aside.

In a pressure cooker/pan, heat oil and ghee and add the garam masala items and saunf and fry for a minute. Then add the mint leaves, and then the onions and saute for a while. When the onions are almost transparent, add the green chillies and ginger garlic paste and saute. Then add the basmati rice and fry for a couple of minutes. Then, add the diluted coconut milk and salt.? Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles making sure the rice is not overcooked.

Miscellaneous:

• Tips: Make sure not to overcook the rice. Be sure to add the right amount of water depending on the rice you use. Serve with chips and raita. This is a very rich dish.
• Serves 4-5
• Cooking Time: 20 min
• Cuisine: Indian