Wash the rice and drain, place on a plate and let it dry.

In a bowl add the rice add 3 Tbsp ghee, whole garam masala, chopped ginger, turmeric powder, bay leaf, mix well until it is well coated. Cover to rest for 1 hr

In a wok heat rest of the ghee and add cashew nuts to fry until golden in colour, add the rice and fry on low flame for 6 mins.

Add raisins, fry for 2 mins. Add water upto the level of the rice, add salt and slit green chillies and cook covered for 10 mins