Soak the spices in water for 10min and then sieve

Put a large sufuria on a heat source, add oil and let it be hot, then add the onions

Fry them till they are golden brown, add tomatoes and add in salt

Once the tomatoes are marshy, add the spices, and garlic and ginger paste, stir to mix

Then add in the meat, mix well to incorporate with the gravy

Add your water and let it start boiling

Add in your washed and rinsed rice, stir a bit to mix and let it cook by itself till the no water is seen

In a pre heated oven, you can now put in your pilau and let it dry for 15min at 160deg