Tahiri (Basmati rice with potatoes)

Heat the oil or ghee in a large pot. Add all the whole spices and chopped onions. Fry until the onions turn golden brown. Add potatoes, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro and all the ground spices. Add 1 cup of the water, stir, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add rice and rest of the water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed. about six45Super easy Pakistani recipe and a delicious seratonin boost. Kids love it too. or at least mine does.
serve with raita.2 medium potatoes, cubed1 medium onion, chopped2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped1 tsp minced garlic (1 med clove)1/2 tsp minced ginger1 tsp whole cumin seeds (don't substitute ground spices for any of the whole spices)1 bay leaf1 large cardamom, 1 small cardamom (these are both green)2 cloves2 inch cinnamon stick1/2 tsp red chilli (or cayenne pepper)1/2 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp turmeric1 tsp ground coriander1/2 tsp ground cumin1 1/2 tsp salt3 cups basmati rice2 tbl cooking oil or ghee5 1/2 cups warm water1/2 cup fresh cilantro