South Indian Tomato Biryani - Cartly

Ingredients

• 1.5 inches cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon shahi jeera
• 2 star anise
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes(chopped)
• 1 medium onion(chopped)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chillies(chopped)
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
• ½ cup thick coconut milk
• 3.5 cups water or add as required