Pour cashews into the crisp basket and place it into the SmartLid™. Move slider to AIR FRY/HOB mode and using the BAKE function, bake cashews for 2 minutes at 180°C. Open the lid and they should be golden brown.
While cashews are baking, wash basmati rice briefly to rid off dirt. No soaking required.
Using the SAUTÉ function on Hi-5, add butter to the base pot. Once melt ed, add sliced onions and cook until translucent.
Add garlic, cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom pods and cloves and stir briefly until aromas are released. Add water, turmeric powder and salt. Give it a quick stir. Add rice and gently stir.
Close lid and ensure valve is at SEAL. Move slider to PRESSURE mode and PRESSURE COOK rice on Hi for 2 minutes. Once the SmartLid™ has beeped, turn valve to VENT to naturally release pressure. Open lid and fluff up rice with a spoon.
Transfer rice to a serving bowl and garnish with baked cashews.
