Ingredients: Basmati rice, ghee, cashews, raisins, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and spices.
Wash rice, soak for 30 minutes in water and then drain.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add cashews, raisins, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.
Saute until golden brown, then add bay leaf and rice.
Stir gently till the rice gets the flavours of spices and ghee.
Add 2 cups of water and salt as per your taste and bring to a boil.
Cover and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice gets cooked.
Fluff rice with a fork, serve hot.
Garnish it with fried raisins and cashews.
Eat it with a side dish like raita or curry.