INGREDIENTS
2 Cup Basmati Rice
2 Can Preboiled Chickpeas
1 Large Onion
2-3 Fresh Tomatoes - chopped
1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds – crushed
1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
3-4 Green Chillies
1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
2 Inch Cinnamon Stick
1-2 Bay Leaves
2-4 Cloves
2-4 Black Pepper Corns
1-2 Star Anis
Salt to taste
1/4 Cup Oil
3 Cups Water
METHOD
1. Soak the rice for at least 1 hour in water
2. Peel and thickly slice the onion, cut the green chillies in half
3. Heat oil in a pan
4. Add the onions and fry for 2-3 minutes, do not let them burn or go very brown, next the tomatoes and green chillies and cook for 2-3 minutes
5. Next add the chickpeas and cook for another 3-4 minutes
6. Add all the dry ingredients except salt and cook for 3-4 minutes - dont mash the masala or try and turn it into a sauce, we wanna keep it whole
7. Next add the salt
8. Drain the rice
9. Add the rice to the pan and mix with light hands & cook for 1-2 minutes
10. Next add the water
11. Bring to boil
12. Lower the heat and cook till the rice has absorbed 80-90% of the liquid, then put the lid on and put on the lowest possible heat
14. Let the rice steam till all the liquid has absorbed
15. Switch off the heat
16. Leave to stand for 5 minutes
17. Remove to serving platter & serve immediately
.. common dish..