Kerala Style Vegitable Biriyani

INGREDIENTS

Basmati rice – 1 Cup (I used India gate)
Cloves – 3 nos
Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
Cardamom – 2 nos
Water – 1.75 cups
Ghee – 1 tsp
For Gravy
Ghee – 3 tbsp (OR use oil + ghee in equal measure)
Bayleaf – 1 no
Kalpasi/Black stone flower – 2 nos
Big onion – 2 nos
Ginger & Garlic Paste – 2tsp
Green chilli paste – 1 tsp( grind 3-4 nos)
Tomato – 1 no ( finely chopped)
Garam masala powder or Biryani masala powder – 1/2 tbsp
Chilli powder/Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp ( optional)
Yogurt – 2 tbsp
Mixed vegetables – 1/2 cup ( 1 carrot,5 beans,handful of peas,1 big potato)
To roast & garnish
Ghee- 1 tbsp
Big onion – 1 no
Cashews – few
Coriander & mint leaves – few
Lemon juice – as needed