Start with washing the rice 2-3 times. Then spread the rice on a plate & keep it aside to dry out. Meanwhile, soak cashew & raisin in a bowl.

Once the rice is completely dry start marinating it with 1 tbsp ghee or clarified butter followed by ginger paste, sugar, turmeric powder, salt. Then give it a good mix and keep it for 30 minutes.

Once the marination time is over, heat a pot well & pour 2 tbsp of ghee or clarified butter, after which put all the whole spices in it. Next, add pre-soaked cashew and raisins and stir fry the same.

In the next step put marinated rice in the pot & stir for 3-5 mints. Once done, you need to add water which is a crucial part of the recipe as the quantity of water should be exact double of the rice. As I have taken 2 cups of rice, so added 4 cups of water for perfectly cooked & separated rice grains. (If water quantity is more, you'll be getting a lumps of rice). At this stage add 3 green chillies & cover the pot until water gets absorbed (10-12 mints). Flame needs to be in medium to high.

Now check the rice & add salt or sugar if needed and cover the pot for another 2 minutes in low flame.

Now keep the pot open for 5 minutes and pulao is ready to serve. Best taste with spicy chicken curry.