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