rice, washed in a number of changes of water, soaked in water to cover for minutes, drained tbsp / gn ghee cloves (laung) cinnamon (dalchini) stick, " piece green cardamoms (choti elaichi) tsp / gm turmeric (haldi) powder salt to taste for the garnishing : tbsp / gm raisins (kishmish), fried cashew nuts...