sweet rice recipe

Ingredients: 1/2 cup basmati rice 4 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste) 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews) 2 tablespoons raisins (optional) A pinch of saffron threads (optional) 1 tablespoon rose water (optional)