3 sweet saffron rice raisins pistachios Recipes

basmati rice (no other substitution), water, saffron threads or 1/3 tsp equivalent saffron, cinnamon sticks, salt, yellow onion, diced (optional), jaggery or 1/4 cup maple sugar or 1/4 cup honey, raw (if using honey or maple sugar, reduce water by 2 tbsp) or 1/4 cup unbleached cane sugar, cardamom seeds, crushed or 1 tsp cardamom powder, ghee or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, pistachios or 3 tbsp slivered almonds, raisins or 3 tbsp currants, toasted nuts , for garnishing

basmati rice, washed and drained, sugar, milk, saffron threads, cashews, pistachios, raisins, ghee