2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon cumin, whole
1 bay leaf
1 large cardamom
1 small cardamom
2 cloves
2 inch cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons cooking oil
5-1/2 cups warm water
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add all the whole spices and chopped onions. Fry the onions until golden brown. Add potatoes, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro and all the ground spices. Continue to stir the mixture. Add 1 cup of water, cover and let the mixture cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Thoroughly wash and rinse the rice and then add to the potato mixture. Add the rest of the water. Bring the mixture to a boil and then cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Serve with any meat or vegetable dish and raita.

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