take 350 grams of basmati rice in a bowl and soak in water for 30 minutes.

later rinse for 2-3 times or until the starch disappears.

heat a vessel, add 4 to 5 tsp of oil.

add bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, kapok bud, mace, star anise, peppercorns, Shahi jeera/caraway seeds, fennel seeds/saunf and fry for few seconds.

add sliced onion, green chilies, fresh green peas and enough salt. Mix well and fry until the onions are soft.

add turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

put grated beetroot and sauté for 2 minutes.

add soaked basmati rice and mix well.

pour water, add fresh mint leaves and mix again.

cook on high heat until it starts to bubble.

then turn the heat to simmer, cover with a lid and cook until the rice is perfectly done.