Cook rice till al dente. Rice should be grainy fully cooked and not mushy.
Wash, peel and cut potatoes to tiny cubes. Leave them in a bowl of water till used.
Pour oil to a hot pan, saute dry spices till they splutter
Add onions, chopped garlic or ginger. Fry for a min or two.
Next add cubed potatoes , roast till they are fully cooked
Sprinkle turmeric, red chili powder,mint, salt and garam masala . Quickly saute well.
optional step: If the potatoes are still not cooked, add little water , cover and cook till they are done. Make sure the water is evaporated before adding rice.
Add cooked and cooled rice to the pan Mix well . Off the stove.
Garnish potato pulao with coriander leaves and serve with papad or raita or a simple salad.