Pulao Rice

Ingredients:
Basmati Rice - 500g
Ghee - 200g
Bay leaf - 2
Raisin - 30g
Cashew nut - 12-14
Clove - 6
Cardamom - 6
Cinnamon - 3(1/2" pieces)
Onions - 1(med, sliced)
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
salt to taste
sugar - 1/2 tsp
saffron - 1 pinch(soak it in tbsp of milk and set aside)

Method:

Pick rice, wash it spread it on a absorbent paper to dry. Heat in deep pan. Add bay leaf and onion slices. Fry till golden brown. Add clove, cinnamon, cardamom, cashew and ginger paste. Stir fry till whole mixture light brown, then add rice, salt and sugar. Stir fry for 5 more mins. Add raisin and saffron/milk mixture. Mix well. Add 4 cups hot water. Mix well. Cover and cook, stirring from time to time. Cook till rice done. Garnish with slices of fried onion and serve.

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