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Cardamom Rice Kheer

Slow-cooked milk pudding with rice, cardamom, saffron and nuts.

Prep & cook55 minDifficultyEasyServes6
Cardamom Rice Kheer

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  • 100g basmati rice
  • 1 litre whole milk
  • 100g sugar
  • 6 cardamom pods

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Method

  1. 1

    Rinse and soak the rice for 20 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Bring milk to a gentle simmer with cardamom and saffron.

  3. 3

    Add rice and cook on low for 35–40 minutes, stirring regularly.

  4. 4

    Add sugar and simmer until creamy but still spoonable.

  5. 5

    Serve warm or chilled with pistachios and almonds.

Chef’s tip

Scrape the milk solids from the sides of the pan back into the kheer for richness.