Shahi saffron & potato pulao

 

• Few strands saffron
• 1 tbsp milk
• 600g red potatoes, peeled
• 100ml vegetable oil
• 40g cashew nuts, roughly chopped
• 40g blanched almonds, roughly chopped
• 40g pistachio kernels, roughly chopped
• 5 cardamom pods
• 5-10 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• • 20g piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 4 clove/s garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 green chillies, thinly sliced
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 300g basmati rice, rinsed
  • ¼ x 20g pack dill, leaves only, finely chopped
  • ¼ x 25g pack coriander, leaves only, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice