– Basmati rice – Unsalted butter – Cumin seeds – Bay leaf – Cardamom
Rinse the rice 3-4 times or until the water runs clear. Soak with enough water for 15 minutes; drain and set aside after 15 minutes.
Set the instant pot on the SAUTE function. Add butter, and let it melt. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, black and green cardamom, cinnamon, black peppercorns, cloves, and star anise.
Next add sliced onions and sauté it for 5-6 minutes until the onions are caramelized.
Add in ginger garlic paste and sauté until fragrant. Next, add chopped tomato and salt. Mix and cook it for a few seconds until the tomatoes soften.
Add chili powder, turmeric powder, Garam Masala, coriander powder, and plain yogurt. Mix well.
Add chopped mint and coriander leaves.