Bohri Kaari Chawal

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
250 grams	beef or mutton, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon	garam masala
1 cup	coconut milk
2 tablespoons	oil
1 large	onion, finely sliced
1 large	tomato, chopped
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 handful	fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 piece	bay leaf
3-4	cloves
2-3	green cardamoms
1	cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pot and add bay leaf, cloves, cardamoms, and cinnamon stick. Sauté until fragrant.
3. 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
6. 6 Mix in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Add the beef or mutton cubes and sauté until the meat is browned.
8. 8 Pour in the coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the meat is tender.
9. 9 Add the garam masala and mix well.
10. 10 In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and cook the soaked rice until it's 70% done. Drain the rice.
11. 11 Layer the partially cooked rice over the meat mixture in the pot.
12. 12 Sprinkle chopped coriander and mint leaves over the rice.
13. 13 Cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking.
14. 14 Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh coriander and mint leaves if desired.