Wash and rinse the rice very well in water till the water runs clear, then soak the rice in enough water for 20 to 25 mins.

Make a smooth paste of the ingredients, mentioned under 'green paste' in a chutney grinder with very little water. keep this green paste aside.

Chop onion and tomato too

In a pressure cooker heat ghee or oil and add all the whole spices – caraway seeds, cardamoms, mace, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf.

Fry the whole garam masala or whole spices for some seconds till fragrant, and then add the sliced onions.

Saute the onions till golden brown.
now add the green paste and saute till the raw aroma of the ginger-garlic goes away. Add the chopped tomatoes.

Also add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder.
Saute the tomatoes for a minute or so and add the basmati rice.

Mix well and saute the entire mixture for a minute.
Add curd and stir. Then add saffron threads and again mix everything well.

Add green Chana with 2.5 to 3 cups of water, season with salt and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles.

When the pressure settles down on it's own, then open the lid of the cooker.

Serve with raita of your choice
Pickle & papad.