Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.
Chop onion into thin slices and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add cumin seeds, bay leaves,cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom and black cardamom. Saute for few seconds.
Add onion slices.
Saute on low heat till the onions turn brown in colour.
Add soaked rice and 3 cups of water.
Add red chilli powder,salt and black pepper powder.
Cook on high heat for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle garam masala and give a gentle mix.
Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with Sai Bhaji.