Add 2 tbsp oil or ghee to a cooker/pot.

Add whole spices (ingredients).

When the spices begin to sizzle, add one thinly sliced onions.. add 2 slit green chilies. Saute them.

Add 1&1/2tbspn ginger garlic paste.

Saute well until the smell disappears.

Pour 2 half cups water if making in the cooker and then add half teaspoon salt.

If cooking in pot, pour 3 cups water.

Bring the water to a rolling boil, then add soaked and drained rice.

Ensure there is no water in the rice, otherwise the pulao will turn mushy.

Stir gently and taste the water if need add more salt.

In the pressure cooker cover the lid and pressure cook the pulao on a medium flame for 1 whistle.

Cover the pot with a lid. Cook on a low flame until the waster is absorbed. The rice is cooked completely.

Now pulao is ready.