In a pan add 1 tbs of ghee and add the spices.
When they crackle, add in washed and drained rice and sauté until it slightly changes colour.
Add water and salt and cook until 90% of water is absorbed by the rice.
In a separate pan heat remaining ghee and roast cashew and raisins.
Add it to the rice.
Cover the rice with aluminium foil and place the lid on top.
Cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
Now heat a cast iron tawa for 5 minutes.
Place the pan on it and reduce heat. Cook for 10 more minutes.
Serve it hot with kurma of your choice..