Ingredients:
Rice - 2 cups
Mussels/Shell fish - 1 cup
Onion - 1, large size and finely chopped
Tomato - 1, finely chopped
Green chillies - 3, ground
Red chillies - 4
Bay leaves - 3
Cinnamon - 1 inch piece
Cloves - 3
Cardamoms - 4
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 3 tbsp
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. First, wash and soak the rice for half an hour and then drain the excess water.
2. In a pan, heat the oil. Add the bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and also the green chillies and saute. Also, add the green chilli paste and stir for a while.
3. Next, add the onions and fry till golden.
4. Now, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for a moment. Add the mussels/shell fish and fry for appoximately 5 minutes.
5. Then add the salt, turmeric and red chilli powder and fry for another 10 minutes.
6. Finally, add the rice along with 3 cups of water and mix well. Cover and cook till the rice is ready.
7. Serve hot.