Salmon pulao rice

Ingredients

For the salmon :

• 4 pieces of salmon (medium ; opt for more if you like)
• Crushed pepper
• Salt

For the puloa rice :

• 2 cups basmati rice (rinse and drain off excess water)
• 2 tbsp ghee or butter
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 2 star anise
• 4 shallots (sliced thinly)
• 2 tbsp cashew nuts
• 1/2 tsp saffron strands (if unavailable, use turmeric powder)
• 3 cups water
• Coriander leaves (for garnishing)
• Salt for taste