Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Then, add bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves.
After it has fried enough, add onion and fry till it turns into a slight golden colour.
Now, add ginger garlic paste, wait for some time till the raw smell goes away.
Add mint leaves, coriander leaves and saute well.
Now add the drained rice and saute for 3 minutes.
Add water and salt. Now close the cooker with the lid and put on the whistle.
Switch off the stove after you get 2 whistles.
Notes
Daawat basmati rice works well in this recipe. If you want to use any other brand's basmati rice, refer to the manufacturer cooking instruction on the pack.
Chicken curry can be the perfect accompaniment. For vegetarian preferers, Kadai vegetable, Kadai paneer, paneer butter masala, Chettinad veg curry can go along with this recipe.
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