Zarda(Sweet Rice With Saffron)  
["4 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 c. long grain rice (preferably basmati)", "3 to 4 pods cardamom", "1 1/2-inch piece cinnamon stick", "1 c. milk", "pinch of salt (optional)", "1/2 c. sugar or to taste", "2 Tbsp. heavy cream", "1/2 tsp. saffron threads", "2 Tbsp. sliced blanched almonds", "2 Tbsp. raisins", "2 Tbsp. unsalted pistachios, blanched and sliced"]
["Cook rice partially in a large amount of boiling water.", "Drain in colander, spread on a large plate or board and allow to cool. Pop cardamom pods between fingers but let them remain whole.", "Break cinnamon into several pieces."]
["butter", "long grain rice", "cardamom", "cinnamon", "milk", "salt", "sugar", "heavy cream", "saffron threads", "almonds", "raisins", "unsalted pistachios"]