Saffron Pulao/ Rice

Ingredients 

Basmati rice    : 1 1/2cups
Saffron           : 1/4 tsp
Ghee              : 2 tbsps
Cashewnuts    : 2 tbsps 
Raisins            : 2 tbsps 
Milk               : 1/4 cup 
Chopped onion  : 1/4 cup
Bay leaves  
Salt 

Method 

Soak saffron in lukewarm milk.
Wash and soak basmati rice for 1/2 an hour.
Heat ghee in a kadai ,fry cashewnuts and raisins and keep aside. 
Fry onions and keep aside.
Add bay leaves and rice to the remaining ghee and fry.
Add 2 cups water, safron milk ,salt and mix well.
Cover with lid and cook on low flame till done. 
Add fried cashews,raisins and onion and mix everything well.
Serve with any side dish of your choice...