- Heat ghee in a pan add cinnamon, cardamom, shahi jeera, bay leaf, cloves, and cashew nut(soaked in water) add green chillies, chopped coriander, chopped mint, sugar, add water, and boil them. In thisadd the basmati rice (soaked in the water at least 30 minutes) after 3 minutes mix it again, and add fried onions, cashews,saffron mixed milk, and milk mix it, put the lid on for 3to 4 minutes. Transfer the rice to a plate and sprinkle fried onions, and serve it.