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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
2 cups	water
1/2 cup	sugar
2 tablespoons	ghee
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
2 tablespoons	raisins
2 tablespoons	cashew nuts
1/4 teaspoon	saffron strands
—	pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the rice and set aside.
3. 3 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cashew nuts and raisins, and sauté until the cashews turn golden and the raisins puff up. Remove and set aside.
5. 5 In the same pan, add the soaked rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6 Add 2 cups of water, a pinch of salt, and saffron strands to the rice.
7. 7 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
8. 8 Once the rice is cooked, add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix gently.
9. 9 Cover and let it cook on low heat for another 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
10. 10 Garnish with the sautéed cashew nuts and raisins before serving.