Wash the basmati rice and soak in water for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a sauce pan and add star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cloves and cardamom.

Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 2 - 3 minutes. To this add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1 more minute.

Now add the washed rice, green peas, cubed potatoes, tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt sauté for 2 more minutes.

Add the water (room temperature) and cover the pan with a lid and cook for 20 minutes on a low flame.

Serve with raita.