2 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp coriander leaves, roughly chopped
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 tbsp mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 large brown onions, finely sliced
3 tbsp pomegranate seeds, to garnish
350g/12oz long-grain basmati rice, rinsed well and soaked in cold water for 2 hours
100ml/3陆fl oz melted ghee or neutral oil
1 dried Indian bay leaf
4 green cardamom pods, slightly cracked with a pestle or bottom of a cup
1 tsp chilli powder
5cm/2in cinnamon stick
3 cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
small pinch of saffron
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
4 tbsp whole milk
120g/4陆oz thick, plain natural yoghurt
300g/10陆oz frozen veggie meatballs