Soak basmati rice in water and keep aside.

Remove the outer shell of the prawns and devein it. Clean thoroughly in water.

Slice onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves

In a pressure cooker, add oil, cinnamon stick, bay leaf

Add the onions and let it get translucent

Add chopped tomatoes and saute well. Cover the cooker so that the tomotoes are softened for 2 minutes

Open the lid, and mash the tomatoes with ladle.

Add ginger garlic paste, and all the powders

Saute well and add coriander leaves

Add the cleaned prawns and mix well

Cover lid for 3 minutes to get the prawns cooked

Drain the excess water in basmati rice and add it to the prawn mixture

Add salt and 2.5 cups of water

Let it boil together for 2 minutes

Cover the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles

Allow it to rest for 10 minutes (standing time) for the cooker.

Open it and serve hot