white chickpeas • heaped basmati rice, 200 grams rice • medium to large onion, sliced thinly • medium tomato, chopped • red chili powder • Garam Masala • turmeric powder (ground turmeric) • saffron strands – optional, • lemon or lime juice or 1 teaspoon yogurt (curd) • Ghee or oil • salt as required • Water as per needed •