Soya Chunks Biryani

Name: Soya Chunks Biryani
Ingredients: 3 cups water; pinch of salt; 2 cups soya chunks; 2 cups rice; 3 tablespoon oil; 4-5 whole cloves; 6-8 whole black peppercorns; 1 Indian bay leaves; 2 medium sized onions finely cut (approximately 1.5 cups); 4 garlic cloves crushed into a paste; 2 to matoes finely cut (approximately 1.5 cups); 2 green chilies slit lengthwise; 2 teaspoons red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 3 tablespoon yogurt; 1/4 cup coconut milk [optional]; 2 teaspoons garam masala/biryani masala; Cilantro / Coriander leaves; salt to taste