Kuska Biriyani(Empty biriyani)

 INGREDIENTS:

Fennel seeds aka saunf- 1 tbsp

Cloves- 2

Elaichi-2

Cinnamon stick- small piece

Bay leaf- 1 big or 2 small

Star anise- 2 

Kal paasi( dry sea weed-- 2 

Mint leaves and cilantro- a handful

Green chillies-2 or 3 depending on spice

Onion- 1 small

Tomato-1 small

Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp

Rice- 1 cup

Coconut milk-1 cup, water- 1 cup

Turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt- To taste.

PROCEDURE:

• Soak a cup of rice in water.
• In a pot, add oil and all the dry spices and allow to splatter.
• Add sliced onions and cook till brown. Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies.
• Once the raw smell is gone, add tomatoes and mint leaves and cilantro. 
• Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and close the lid and allow to cook.
• Once oil separates add water and coconut milk. They need to come to a rolling boil. 
• Now add the rice and cook for 12 minutes and turn off stove.
• Serve with boiled eggs and salna.