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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 small	onion, thinly sliced
4	cloves
1	cinnamon stick
3	green cardamoms
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	cashew nuts
2 tablespoons	raisins

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add the cashew nuts and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In the same ghee, add the raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove and set aside.
5. 5 Add sliced onions to the pan and sauté until golden brown. Remove half for garnishing.
6. 6 Add cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamoms, cumin seeds, and bay leaves to the remaining onions and sauté for a minute.
7. 7 Add the drained rice and turmeric powder to the pan, stirring gently to coat the rice with ghee and spices.
8. 8 Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Stir gently and bring to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
10. 10 Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for another 5 minutes.
11. 11 Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then garnish with the reserved fried onions, cashew nuts, and raisins before serving.