melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. add onion and garlic. saute intil tender. stir in tomato sauce. cook over low heat 1 minute. add carrot, tomatoes, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon stick. cook 1-2 minutes. add broth. bring to boil. reduce heat and cover. cook for 30 minutes. while this is cooking, soak raisins in warm water for 15 min. drain and cook them and the pistacios in a sauce pan with a dash of olice oil over low heat for about 5-10 minutes. careful to always stir them so the pistachios do not burn. stir in rice. cook 10-15 minutes stir periodically and watch rice so it doesn't overcook or stick to bottom of pot. you can pull ot the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. add the garnish to the top.