Heat a thick bottomed pan. Add cardamom, cinnamon and star anise, and stir fry for a minute
Add the onions and fry on a low flame till they turn light brown
Add the coriander, mint leaves, green chillies and pepper corns
Fry till the leaves turn dark green
Add the mango powder (only if you are using soy milk)
Add the rice and stir fry for 2 minutes or until the rice gets a mild brown tint
Add the soy granules and stir fry
Add the soy milk/peanut curd and fry for 2 minutes
Add 2 cups of warm water and salt
Cover and let the rice cook
Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves and a slice of lemon.