3 saffron chaval Recipes

saffron thread, boiling water, divided, water, basmati rice, rinsed (any long-grain rice may be used), salt, divided, ghee (or butter), whole cashews (unsalted ), fresh ginger, finely chopped, black mustard seeds, fresh green chili pepper, finely chopped, fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro), fresh lime juice, freshly grated coconut

oil, black cumin seeds or 1 tsp cumin seed, basmati rice, uncooked, chicken broth or 4 cups chicken stock, salt, saffron, warm water, cashews or 1/3 cup pine nuts