Boil rice along with a potli of all the whole spices, and add 1/2 tsp salt to the water,
Add kesar to the milk, add haldi, while boiling the rice.
Make a 1 string syrup separately.

In a kadai add 2 tbsp ghee, add the rice, add syrup, to the rice, add elaichi powder, and cook on slow flame till it dries up, do not make lots of syrup, it should not get wet.
Add dry fruits, and sprinkle kesar strands.

Happy cooking..