Indian Rice Pudding Recipe

Name: Indian Rice Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/3 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 cup unroasted pistachios; 1/4 tsp. powdered saffron; 1/4 cup blanched almonds, sliced and toasted; 2 cups sugar; 1-1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup unsalted cashews, toasted; 2 whole cardamon seeds, shelled; 1 lemon, juice of; 5 whole cloves; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Servings: persons

2-1/3 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup unroasted pistachios
1/4 tsp. powdered saffron
1/4 cup blanched almonds, sliced and toasted
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup unsalted cashews, toasted
2 whole cardamon seeds, shelled
1 lemon, juice of
5 whole cloves
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1
Cook rice in 6 cups of boiling water with salt and saffron until half done, approximately 10 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Boil the sugar with 3-3/4 cups water for one minute, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
4
Heat butter in bottom of heavy 4-quart Dutch oven or kettle.
5
Add the cardamon and cloves and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
6
Add all but 1/2 cup of syrup; boil one minute.
7
Add rice to mixture and cook, stirring gently, until the butter is absorbed, approximately 10 minutes.
8
Add lemon juice, raisins, nuts.
9
Cook over fairly high heat 5 minutes.
10
Lower heat; cook until rice is tender, stirring when necessary.
11
If the rice is not quite tender when the syrup has been absorbed, add the remaining syrup and cook over low heat until the rice is dry and soft.
12
Remove the mixture from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
13
Serve warm with whipped cream.

1011

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/3 cup long-grain rice, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 cup unroasted pistachios, and more.

Yes, Indian Rice Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Indian Rice Pudding

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