| 1 tbsp | | butter |
| 3 | | bay leaves |
| 3 flakes | | garlic (finely chopped) |
| 2 medium (225 g) | | onions (chopped) |
| 2 medium (225 g) | | capsicums (de-seeded and chopped) |
| 2 cups (400 g) | | Basmati rice |
| 2/3 cup | | celery (chopped) |
| 3 large (550 g) | | tomatoes (blanched, peeled and chopped) |
| 2 tsp | | salt |
| ½ tsp | | pepper |
| ½ tsp | | red chilli powder |
| 3¾ cups (900 ml) | | water |
| 1 cup (70 g) | | cheese (grated) |
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