Cube potato.Chop both ends of parwal, peel the skin at intervals and chop into half.Smear salt and fry the potato in low flame till half done.Then fry the pointed gourd and set aside.Heat oil in a pan and sprinkle cumin and half crushed whole garam masala.When they splutter,add rice and vegetables and toss.Add ginger paste,little turmeric,red chilli powder,salt and sugar to taste.Add bay leaf and ghee and fry.Add water and cook covered on low flame or pressure cook 2 whistles.
Check whether rice is done and the texture is silky.Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with raisins and cashew nuts. Serve as a side dish in lunch along with rice or enjoyed as it is.It is a semi dry preparation.The aroma of rice,ghee,spices and ginger makes it a lip smacking delicacy.
