In a large sufuria Heat oil and Add the beef in the oil in batches making sure not to over crowd the pot. You want to sear the beef so it browns and not steams. Let cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides.

Next Add the onions and stir for a few minutes.

Add the carrots, season with salt & pepper, chili powder, pilau masala and bay leaves and stir. Let cook until the carrots soften.

In the next step add hot water this help to cook the beef. cover the pot with a lid and let simmer for 45 minutes-1 hour until the meat is very tender.

Layer the rice onto the meat, season with some more salt, pour in the hot water to cook the rice and let simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes

Sprinkle coriander powder onto the almost cooked rice and push the bulb of garlic into the rice making sure that the exposed cloves are submerged in the rice for the best results.

Cover and reduce the temperature and let sit for 12-15 minutes. Next remove the garlic bulb and the bay leaves and serve.