Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan. Fry bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper for 1/2 minute on medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions, green chillies and fry till pink. Keep this aside. Take rest of the oil and fry all the vegetables for 4-5 minutes. This adds taste to pulao.  Add paste of coriander leaves, green chilli and ginger to it.  Add the fried onions, garam masala and salt. Stir and then fry it for 5 minutes.  Add washed rice and water . Cook on medium heat. Stir rice once while its getting cooked.