Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews Recipe

1 cup Basmati rice

1 cup white sugar

2 teaspoons clarified butter

1 pinch saffron

6 whole cloves

3 tablespoons raisins

1/4 cup cashews

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

DIRECTIONS

1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, reduce the heat, and add the clarified butter.

2. Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.

3. To the rice add the saffron, cloves, raisins and cashews. Stir well, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.

4. Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.