Wash and soak the rice for 30 mins.
Heat a thick bottom nonstick pan with ghee. Add all the whole spices and saute well.
Next, add the slit green chilies along with ginger and garlic.
Once you saute well, add onions. and continue stirring.
Add diced tomatoes and salt, simmer till the tomatoes turn mushy.
Cook on high for the tomatoes to get cooked well.
Now, add drained rice and mix well. Add water and simmer till done.
Fluff well and add coriander leaves.
Serve with raitha.