• Heat milk in a microwave for 20 seconds or on stovetop till warm. Soak saffron in it. 

Instant Pot Recipe

• Start the instant pot in Sauté mode and heat 1 tablespoon ghee in it. Add cashews, sliced almonds and raisins. Saute for a minute while stirring until they turn golden brown in color. Remove the nuts and raisins in a bowl and set aside. 
• Add the remaining ghee to the pot, add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Saute  for 30 seconds as their aroma releases. 
• Add the rinsed rice and toast gently for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
• Add sugar, saffron milk, and water. Press Cancel and close the lid with the vent in the sealing position. 
• Set the instant pot in pressure cook (manual) mode for 4 minutes at high pressure. When the instant pot beeps, do a 5-minute NPR. This means let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the pressure manually. (If using sella basmati rice, pressure cook for 6 minutes)
• Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Now add the toasted cashews, almonds and raisins. Add the desiccated coconut if using. Mix gently. 
  
• Zarda Rice is ready. Enjoy warm! 

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Recipe

• Follow the same steps, increase water to 1 1/4 cups and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles. Then let the pressure release naturally. 

Stovetop Recipe

• Use a heavy bottom pot and heat 1 tablespoon ghee on medium-high heat. Add cashews, sliced almonds, and raisins. Saute for a minute while stirring until they turn golden brown. Remove the nuts and raisins in a bowl and set aside. 
• Add the remaining ghee in the pan, add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Saute  for 30 seconds so tha their aroma releases. 
• Add the rinsed rice and toast gently for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add 1.5 cups water, sugar, and saffron milk. Bring to a boil.
• Change the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a lid. Stir in between at regular intervals. It will take about 15-20 minutes for the rice to cook and soak the liquids. 
• Fluff the rice and add the sautéed golden nuts and raisins. Serve meethe chawal warm!