| 1 | | Inch ginger; fresh, peeled |
| 4 1/2 | | Cloves garlic |
| 4 | | Chillies, green |
| 2 | c | Yogurt; thick |
| 6 | | Tomatoes, medium; diced |
| 6 | | Cardamoms |
| 6 | | Cloves |
| 6 | | Cinnamon sticks |
| 1 | ts | Turmeric powder |
| 1 | ts | Garam masala |
| 2 | ts | Coriander powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Red chili powder |
| 1 | | Bunch coriander leaves; fresh, chopped |
| 1 | | Bunch mint leaves; fresh, torn |
| 5 | | Chillies, green; slit |
| 2 1/2 | c | Rice (basmati preferred); washed and well drai |
| 2 | | Medium-large onions; sliced very thin |
| 4 | ts | Ghee |
| 5 | c | Water |
| 2 | c | Beans; slivered |
| 1 | c | Carrots; slivered |
| 2 | c | Cauliflower; cut into small flore |
| 4 | | Bay leaves (tez patta) |
| 1 | ts | (heaped) fennel seeds |
| 1 | | Star anise; broken |
