Zafrani Pulao

Zafrani Pulao.Ingredients:
Basmati Rice 1 Cup
Raisins 10 – 15
Almonds 10
Cashews 6
Cardamom Powder 1/4 tsp
Milk 1/4 Cup
Sugar 1/4 Cup
Saffron a very big Pinch
Ghee 1 tbsp
Method of preparation:
Wash basmati rice under water and soak the rice in enough water for around half an hour.
Strain the rice and keep aside.
Soak almonds in warm water for sometime and peel off the skin.
Soak saffron in warm milk and keep aside.
Heat ghee in a pan, add cashews and fry for sometime.
Add raisins and fry for few more seconds.
Then, add rice and fry for a minute.
Stir in saffron milk, sugar and green cardamom powder.
Cook for couple of minutes till all the sugar melts, add almonds and 1 1/2 cups of water.
Cover and cook till all the water is absorbed.
Fluff the rice and serve zafrani pulao with gravy curry of your choice.