Kaheer - Indian Rice Pudding
By Morrisons
Published on 14 May 2020
A tasty rice pudding perfect for Diwali celebrations.Time and servings
2 hrs 30 minsTotal time
4Servings
30 minsPrep time
2 hrsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 pints of whole milk
- 2 tbsp of basmati rice
- 4 whole green cardamon pods, lightly crushed
- 1 handful of unsalted cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- 1 handful of unsalted pistachios
Method
Step 1
Pour the milk into a heavy-based pan and heat gently.Step 2
Add the lightly crushed cardamom pods and rice to the milk.Step 3
Slowly bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer rapidly, stirring from time to time to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the milk is reduced by about half.Step 4
While the milk is simmering, roughly chop the pistachios.Step 5
When the milk has reduced by half or more, remove and discard the cardamom pods.Step 6
Transfer the rice pudding to a bowl. Add the sugar and taste, adding more sugar if you want it sweeter.Step 7
Add the chopped pistachios, stir well, and leave to cool.Step 8
Cover the bowl with cling film and cool in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.Step 9
Sprinkle a chopped pistachios and cashew nuts on the top.