Amritsari Chole and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 tbsp tea leaves
• 2 dried red chilies
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 black cardamom
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• 2 whole red chilies
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1-inch ginger, crushed
• 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 3 green chilies, slit
• 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds, coarsely ground
• Ginger julienne, for garnish
• Sliced onion, for garnish
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• 1 cup Royal ® Authentic Basmati Rice
• 2 cups water