Rice – 1 cup
Vegetable or chicken stock – 2 cups
Onion, sliced – 1
Tomatoes, chopped – 2
Curd – 2 tbsp
Mint leaves – 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
Bay leaf – 1
Cloves – 4
Cardamoms – 2
Cinnamon stick – 1 inch
Black peppercorns – 3
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
Green chillies – 2
Salt – As per taste
Red chilli powder – As needed
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala powder – 2 tsp
Turmeric powder – A pinch