Heat clarified butter in a pot. Fry the rice for 2-3 minutes while turning it. Deglaze with 3/4 litre water. Season with salt. Bring to the boil, cover and let it swell for about 20 minutes at low heat.
In the meantime mix saffron threads and 1 tablespoon of lukewarm water. Peel onions and cut into rings. Wash parsley, dab dry and chop. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan. Fry vegetables, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, turmeric, caraway and cashew nuts in it for 4-5 minutes. Heat the remaining oil in a second pan. Fry the onions until golden brown. Mix with the parsley. Mix rice and saffron threads with water into the vegetables and fry for another 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
Heat the remaining oil in a second pan. Fry the onions until golden brown. Mix with the parsley. Mix rice and saffron threads with water into the vegetables and fry for another 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Arrange the vegetable rice in a bowl. Add the onion rings