Ingredients
1½cupsbasmati rice
2¼cupswater
1cinnamon stick
5cloves
2bay leaves
¼tspsaffron threads,crumbled
1tspsalt
2tbspbutter
¼cupcashews,chopped
¼cupraisins
Preparation
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a medium saucepan with the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves, saffron, and salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes, without removing the lid. With a fork, gently stir in the butter, cashews, and raisins.
Serve warm and enjoy.
