How to make Potato Pulao Rice

1\2 kg Basmati Rice, soaked 20 mins in advance
3 Potato, sliced as chips
1 Medium Onion, chopped
1\2 cup Cooking Oil or Ghee
2 tbsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns, whole
6-12 Cloves
4 Curry Leaves, ground
2 Aniseeds, whole
4 Cardamoms
1 tsp Cumin Seed, also known as zeera
1\2 tsp Garlic, crushed
1\2 tsp Ginger, crushed
1 tsp Garam Masala
7 cup water

1) Heat the oil and sauté the onion until dark brown.
2) Add the sliced potato's and cook with the onion until light brown or for 5 minutes continuously stir on medium heat.
3) Add all the spices and continue to stir for 5 minutes with some water.
4) Add the water and boil for 5 minutes or until the potato's are cooked.
5) Add the rice and gently stir it to incorporate them. Reduce the heat, cover and then allow to simmer until the water evaporates.
6) Serve with plain yogurt or curry.