Ingredients

• 1 cup - basmati rice
• 3/4 cup - sugar
• 3 cups - boiling water
• 1/2 tsp - cardamom powder
• 1 small piece - cinnamon
• 1 cup - golden raisins
• 1/2 cup - pure ghee
• A little saffron colour dissolved in 2 tsp of water

How to Make Raisin Pilaf

• Wash and soak basmati rice for 15-20 mins. Heat ghee in a skillet.
• Drain the rice.
• Add to ghee, and saute for 5 minutes, till golden colour.
• Add boiling water to rice.
• Simmer uncovered till half-done (approx 10 mins).
• Add raisin and let it cook, till rice is just about but not yet done.
• Add sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and saffron.
• Cook till all water dries up.
• Serve hot.