Sweet Saffron Rice

• 3/4 Cup rice 
• 1/2 tsp Saffron strands 
• 2 tbsp Hot milk 
• 45 gm Clarified butter
• 2/3 Cup cold milk 
• 3 Cardamom seeds 
• 1 Inch stick cinnamon 
• 4 tbsp Sugar 
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cream (Malai ) 
• 30 gm Chopped walnuts 
• 1/2 Cup raisins

Preparation:

1. Soak saffron strands in hot milk.
2. Boil rice for 5 minutes, then drain.
3. Melt butter in a pan.
4. Fry the boiled rice, cardamom seeds and cinnamon stick for 3 minutes.
5. Mix cold milk and sugar, stir gently.
6. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the rice over low heat until done.
7. Add cream and saffron milk.
8. Cover it and put on low heat for a minute.
9. Place into a serving dish.
10. Sprinkle with nuts and raisins.