Tahiri (potato rice)

rice                 2c(soaked in water)
Onion               2m(chopped)
tomatoes         2m(cubes)
potatoes             2m (cubes)
cumin                  1/2 t.sp
red chilli powder        2 t.sp
salt                               1t.sp or to taste
turmenic                1t.sp
oil                               1/2 c
all spices (whole)     1.2 t.sp
star anise                   1 (optional)
green chillies             2-3

saute onion in a deep pan.add cumin till golden brown.

now add all spices with tomatoes with water n make a paste.
now add potatoes & tender them n fry the gravy.
now add the rice & water with green chillies.
when water get dry put the lid on, on very low flame.
for atleast 5-10 min

garnish it with curry leaves, green chillies, dry mint leaves.
serve with yogurt, cucumber slices , achar & kachumber salad