Tindora Rice - Ivy Gourd Pulao

Name: Tindora Rice - Ivy Gourd Pulao
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5 mint leaves (finely chopped); 5 tablespoons cilantro leaves (chopped); 2 green chiles (chopped); 2 1/2 tablespoons frozen grated coconut (defrosted (or freshly grated coconut)); 2 tablespoons oil; 8 oz. tindora (ends trimmed and split in half lengthwise); 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cloves; 1 green cardamom pods; 1 bay leaf; 1 star anise; 1 onion (thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red chile powder (cayenne pepper); 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 cups cooked Basmati rice; salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon lemon juice