Heat 1tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.

Add whole masalas and sautè for a sec.

Add sliced onions and green chillies and sautè for a min.

Add ginger garlic paste and sautè for a min on medium flame.

Add the veggies one by one and sautè on medium flame for 5 mins.

Add the tomatoes (optional) saute for a min.

Add the coriander and mint leaves saute on low flame for a min.

Add the basmati rice and give a quick stir.

Add 1 1/2 cup of water (for one cup rice).

Mix everything properly and close the cooker.

Pressure cook for 2 whistles.

Turn off the flame wait for the pressure to go.