The spices cloves, cardamom, and saffron are mixed with the meat during cooking to give it a flavorful, rich aroma. To let the flavors blend, the rice is cooked separately, the meat is covered with it, and everything is slow-cooked together. The meat is delicate and the spices permeate every grain of rice thanks to this slow-cooking method. You can also buy saffron online for garnishing.