Wash and soak the rice for 15 minutes. Drain the water and keep aside.

Heat ghee in a pan and add cinnamon, cardamom, clove, bay leaf and rice. Stir for 5 minutes.

Add boiling water, salt and lime juice. Cover and cook on low flame till the water is dried completely and the rice is cooked. Seperate the cooked rice with a fork.

Garnish with fried onion and roasted cashew nuts. Serve with any veg or non veg curry of your choice.