Bagara Khana

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Basmati rice
	2 tablespoons	Ghee or oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 small	Onion , thinly sliced
	1 inch	Cinnamon stick
	2	Clove
	2	Cardamom , green
	1	Bay Leaf
	1/2 teaspoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	1/4 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1/2 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1/2 cup	Yogurt , beaten
	2 cups	Water
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped fresh

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat ghee or oil in a pot over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamoms, and bay leaf. Sauté until fragrant.
4. 4 Add sliced onion and fry until golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder and red chili powder, and mix well.
7. 7 Lower the heat and add beaten yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
8. 8 Add the drained rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the rice is well coated with the spices.
9. 9 Pour in water and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil.
10. 10 Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
11. 11 Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
12. 12 Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh coriander before serving.