Wash the Basmati Rice and soak in water for about 30 mins. In a cooker add in oil or ghee. Once it becomes hot add in the whole spices. I am using Fennel Seeds, Cinnamon stick, Bay leaves, Cloves, Cardamom pods, Star Anise. Let it give a nice aroma

Next add in the sliced onions, fry till they become translucent

Now add in the mint and coriander leaves sauté well they will soon shrink in size

Next add in the ginger garlic paste mix well and cook till the raw smell leaves.

Now add in the chopped tomatoes.Cook till they become mushy.

Next add in Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Salt, and Turmeric powder. Mix well cook for 2 mins on a medium flame so that the masala blends well with the onions and tomatoes.

Next add in the soaked Basmati Rice. Fry the rice for 2 mins

Add in the required water and mix well. Add Lemon Juice. Check for salt and spice add if anything is less. Start cooking on a high flame. Once the water comes to a boil close the pressure cooker and do not put on weight.

When it starts releasing the steam vigorously put the weight and cook for 3 minutes in high and switch off the flame. Wait till the pressure gets released all by itself and then open the cooker. Carefully fluff the rice and serve hot