You Will Need

* 8 ¾ oz long grain rice
* 4 1?3 oz cashew nuts
* 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
* 4 cloves
* 2 cardamom pods
* A 2cm piece of a cinnamon stick
* 1 tsp cumin seeds
* 6 shallots
* 4 1?3 oz raisins
* 1 tsp turmeric powder
* 1 tsp saffron threads
* 17 fl oz boiling water
* salt
* 1 bunch of coriander for garnish
* oil for frying
* 1 onion for garnish
* 1 sharp knife
* 1 cutting board
* 1 small pot
* 1 colander
* 1 thick bottomed pan
* 1 wooden spoon