Samak Pulao Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup samak rice
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ inch cinnamon stick
• 2-3 cloves
• 2 green cardamoms
• 3-4 whole black pepper
• ½ inch ginger + 1 green chilli, crushed or finely chopped
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander
• 2 tbsp peanuts
• 1 medium potato, boiled, peeled & cubed
• 7-8 cashews
• 7-8 almonds (optional)
• 2 spoons oil or ghee
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups water
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander for garnishing
• Rock salt to taste
• Lemon juice as required