- In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 8 cashew, 5 almond, 2 tsp raisins and 2 tsp dry coconut. roast to golden brown on low flame and keep aside. in the remaining ghee add 2 pods cardamom and 4 cloves. also add 1 cup water, ¼ tsp saffron and ¼ tsp orange food colour. mix well making sure the colour is mixed well. further, add 1 cup soaked basmati rice and mix well. cover and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes. mix gently. further add ½ cup sugar, 2 tbsp ghee and roasted dry fruits. mix gently making sure sugar melts. cover and simmer for 5 minutes. stir in between. cook until the rice is cooked completely. And serve.