Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or pressure cooker over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and tomato, ginger paste, and garlic paste.

Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions turn translucent.

Add chicken pieces, cilantro/coriander leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt.

Stir well to combine.

Pour in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.

Stir in the rinsed rice, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt into the chicken mixture.

Pour in 2 cups of lukewarm water, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on medium-high heat for another 15 minutes.

Once the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander leaves before serving.