in wide pan, take a tbsp of ghee.
once the ghee starts to melt, add jeera.
also add spices like bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, star anise, cinammon stick and black pepper. saute till they turn aromatic.
now add cashews and fry till they turn golden brown.
once the cashews turn almost golden brown, add sliced onions, ginger and garlic. fry till the raw smell of ginger and garlic disappears.
finally, add cooked rice and salt to taste.
mix well without breaking rice grains. cook for a minute.
serve ghee rice with raita, saagu or as it is.