Soak the basmati for an hour
Drain the water and then pulse it till it looks like granules
Heat the ghee and saute the cardamom seeds
Saute the rice
Add the sugar and the milk
Keep stirring till the milk is reduced by half
Add the saffron
Keep stirring till the milk thickens and the rice is cooked
Cool and add some saffron strands and sliced pistachios to garnish
Chill before serving