For 2 persons
Basmati rice -11/2 cups
Onion -2 nos
Bay leaf -2 nos
Cinnamon -4 nos
Jeera -some
Takkolam (starAnise )-2 nos
Cloves -4 nos
Elaichi -3 nos
Pepper powder -1tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Salt - as per ur requirement
Ghee- 3 or 4 tbsp
Coriander leaves
Soak basmati rice for half an hour.Cook the rice.Saute the garam masala in pan,then powder it Fry some onions till they turn golden brown in ghee.Strain the cooked rice.Heat ghee in a briyani pan ,add the balance onion & salt .Saute it till the colour changes.Then add the garam masalapowder ,turmeric powder,&pepper powder & saute it .Add the cooked rice and mix it well.Cook for five mins on low flame.Decorate it with fried onions and coriander leaves You can serve the rice with raitha ,pappad & pickle .
Nb: you can also add cashewnuts & raisins
