1 Heat oil+ghee in a cooking vessel, add whole spices, shahjeera and bay leaf and saute for a few seconds. Add the sliced onions and saute for 4 mts. Add the ginger garlic paste and pudina-green chillis paste and saute further for another 6 mts. Add red chilli pwd and combine. 2 Add the washed rice and saute for a minute. Add 3 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover with lid and cook till the rice is done. 3 Serve hot with raita or any curry of your choice. Prep & Cooking: 30-35 mts Serves 4-5 persons . 1 large onion, finely sliced 1/2 tbsp oil + 1/2 tbsp ghee 1/2 tsp shahjeera 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp red chilli pwd whole garam masala (4 cloves, 1″ cinnamom, 1 elachi, 1 star anise, 1 bay leaf) salt to taste Make a paste 1/4 cup chopped pudina leaves, packed 2 green chillis 2 tbsps grated coconut
