Heat oil in a pot, add a heaped tablespoon of butter or Margarine,to this add cumin seeds, Bay leaves

Allow onions to fry until golden brown

Add 1 tablespoon Ginger and garlic paste to the fried onions

Lower the heat

Add in salt, chillie powder, Turmeric, cumin and coriander powder

Add in grated or blended tomatoes

Add chicken or lamb pieces to the pot

Add half a cup of water and allow meat to soften and gravy to thicken

Set aside

Rince the rice in warm water, add about 4 cups boiling water, now throw in the cinnamon sticks, 4 teaspoons salt and star anise, boil rice until half cooked

Drain the rice using a collender

Fry mixed vegetables in butter until soft and add it to the rice,mix well

Fry potatoes and add the chicken and gravy

In a separate pot,oven safe or a casserole dish layer half rice at the bottom, pour chicken gravy and potatoes over the rice, add boiled eggs, top with remaining rice

Pour a cup of water over the rice

Cover and allow to steam in the oven for 30 minutes at 180° Celcius

Garnish with fresh coriander

Serve with salads or raita