Now in another pan, prepare the Rice. Add oil, followed by shahi zeera, star anise and cardamom powder. Add water and salt.
Let water come to a boil. Add the soaked rice. In around 5-7 mins, the rice would start boiling. Cook it till its 70% cooked. You can tell that by taking a rice grain and breaking it. It should be soft from the middle and a little hard from the sides. Drain the rice in a colander.