Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice

• 2 tbsp ghee

• ¼ cup sugar

• 8–10 almonds

• 8–10 cashews

• 1 tbsp raisins

• 3–4 green cardamoms

• 3–4 cloves

• 1 small cinnamon stick

• A pinch of saffron

• 2 cups water or milk

• 1 tbsp sliced nuts (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Soak rice: Wash basmati rice and soak for 20 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

2. Soak saffron: Soak saffron in 2 tbsp warm milk or water.

3. Fry nuts: Heat ghee in a pan. Fry almonds, cashews, and raisins until golden. Remove and set aside.

4. Cook spices: In the same ghee, add cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Fry for a few seconds.

5. Cook rice: Add soaked rice and gently stir for 1–2 minutes. Add water (or milk) and sugar. Mix well.

6. Add saffron: Pour in the saffron milk and fried nuts. Cover and cook on low heat until rice is soft and fluffy.

7. Serve: Garnish with sliced nuts and serve warm.