Boil rice in turmeric/safron and salted water. Drain, rinse and set aside.

Grate carrots thinly. Slice onions, chop garlic and dice ginger thinly.

Put a pot on fire and add your vegetable oil. Add grated carrots, onion, ginger and garlic. Allow to saute till veggies are translucent. Add rice to the pot.

Add cumin powder, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorn and cloves. Season with buillion cube. Stir thoroughly and add enough stock/ water to cook the rice.

Taste and correct seasoning. Cover pot tightly. Lower your flame and allow to cook till all liquid is absorbed.