firstly, in a pressure cooker heat 3 tsp oil and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 star anise, 5 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon and 1 tsp jeera till it turns aromatic.

saute onion, ginger garlic paste and tomatoes.

further add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¾ tsp aamchur, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 1 tsp salt. saute well.

now add 1 cup soaked and boiled chickpea and saute for a minute.

furthermore add 1 cup basmati rice (soaked for 20 minutes) and saute gently.

now add 2 cup water and stir well.

cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles.

finally, garnish with coriander and serve chana pulao along with onion tomato raita.