Just heat (Dont roast the spices) the coriander seeds and cinnamon stick and grind them to a fine powder and keep aside.

In a large kadai, Heat oil and add bay leaves, cumin,cashews and hing.And Roast it for few minutes. Now add the curry leaves, green chillies and turmeric powder and roast it again.

Now add the ivy gourd and potatoes. Add the ground spice mix to it and fry it.

Add the soaked rice and fry it for few minutes. Add 4 cups of hot water to it and cook it till done. Add salt, little sugar and lemon juice to it and a generous spoon of gheer

Finally when water is dried.Harnish with handful of coriander leaves and shredded coconut and serve hot with raita.