Instructions: Boil rice in plenty of water. Do not add salt. When the rice is just about but not yet done, drain and cool.

Add sugar, colour, cardamon and saffron.

Heat ghee in a heavy sauce pan, add cloves, cinnamon raisins and rice.

Gradually cook and store till occasionally without breaking the grain. When the water dries up add the chopped dry fruits on top.

Serve hot.

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