In boiling water,add salt,cumin seeds,black cardamom,cinnamon stick,star anise,cloves,bay leaf,green chillies,mint leaves,fresh coriander,lemon juice & mix well,cover & cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.

Add soaked rice,mix well & boil on medium flame until 3/4th done then strain & set aside.

In a pot,add ghee & let it melt.

Add onion & fry on medium flame until light golden.

Add cumin seeds,cinnamon stick,black peppercorns,green cardamom & mix well.

Add tomato & mix well.

Add ginger garlic paste,green chilli,salt,red chilli powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,nutmeg powder,mace powder,mix well & cook until tomatoes are soft (approx. 2-3 minutes).

On low flame,add yogurt,lemon juice,mix well & cook on medium flame until oil separates (3-4 minutes).

Add split bengal gram & mix well.

Add water,fresh coriander,mint leaves and green chillies,cover & cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes

Add fried onion,boiled rice,fried onion,fresh coriander,mint leaves,green chilli,orange food color,kewra water and ghee,cover & steam cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes.

Garnish with fried onion & serve!