Coriander Mint Rice

1½ cup Basmati Rice
1 large Onion, finely sliced
½ tbsp Oil + ½ tbsp Ghee
1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
Whole Garam Masala (4 cloves, 1” cinnamom, 1 elachi, 1 star anise, 1 bay leaf)
Salt to taste
Coarsely crush (do not make a paste):
½ cup Coriander Leaves, chopped
¼ cup Mint Leaves, chopped
2-3 Green Chilies

Heat oil+ghee in a cooking vessel, add whole spices and bay leaf and saute for a few seconds. Add the sliced onions and saute for 4 mts. Add the ginger garlic paste and crushed coriander-pudina-green chillis and saute further for another 5 mts.Add the washed rice and saute for a minute. Add 2¾ cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover with lid and cook till the rice is done. Serve hot with raita or any curry of your choice.