Make the rice

1. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the onions, ginger and garlic till brown.
2. Add the rice and stir till all the grains are fully coated with oil.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, along with 1.5 cup of water and cover and cook on medium flame for 20 minutes. To check if done, see if the rice is fully cooked and all the water is dry. Cover and keep aside

Make the potato cups

1. Mix all the ingredients for the potato in a bowl, till well blended. The mixture should not be too sticky. If it is, add a little extra flour so the mixture is just dry enough to mold easily by hand.
2. Pre heat the oven to 200-degree C and grease a cupcake tray with some butter
3. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and put it in each mould. Flatten it down to take the shape of the cup, with a small hollow in the center.
4. Bake for 20 minutes until the cups have taken shape, are slightly crisp on the outside and come out easily from the mould.
5. Spoon a tablespoon of the rice mixture and make a ball out of it. Put it in the center of the potato cup, garnish with cilantro and serve!