Make a checklist keep all ingredients within reach, Dissolve saffron in 2tbsp hot water this would give a nice color

. Take Basmati Rice in a bowl. Add sufficient water and wash for 2-3 times.
Add sufficient water and soak for 20-25 minutes. Drain the water. keep aside
Heat ghee in sauce pan. Add cumin seeds, black cardamoms, green cardamoms, cloves, fennel seeds, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and sauté till fragrant.
Add cashew nuts and raisins and sauté for 1-2 minutes or till the cashew nuts turn golden brown.
Add the dried ginger powder and asafoetida and mix well.

Transfer the ingredients from the saucepan to the rice cooker
Add the soaked rice,
2½ cups hot water, coconut milk, pomogrante juice, dates and salt and mix well. stir in saffron. Cook covered Turn on the cooker
Cooker will automatically turn of when the rice is cooked