A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.
Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes and drain.
Heat the ghee and fry the cashews and raisins until golden.
Add the rice and cardamom and fry for 2 minutes.
Add the milk, sugar, and saffron milk and cook covered until the rice is tender.
Rest 10 minutes and serve warm.