1. in a wok heat oil
2. add
   • 3-4 pieces of cloves
   • 1 piece cinnamon
   • 1 piece star anise ("flower")
   • 2 bay leaves
   • 1 large onion chopped
   • 2 green chillies
3. after onion is cooked a bit, add, and fry for a few minutes
   • handful of crushed/chopped mint leaves
   • 1/2 cup grean peas
   • 1/4 spoon haldi (turmeric powder)
   • 1/4 spoon garam masala
4. wash 2 cups of rice, then add with 4 cups of water
5. add 2 spoons salt
6. transfer into rice cooker and leave to cook

Palak Pulao

Instead of mint leaves and green peas, add a bowlful of chopped spinach.