Indian Rice Pudding

Name: Indian Rice Pudding
Prep time: 4 h 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 5 h
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: ¾ cup (175 g) short-grain brown rice; 1½ cups (375 ml) water; 2½ cups (625 ml) unsweetened Coconut milk; 3 cardamom pods; ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg; ½ cup (50 g) chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish; 1 tablespoon rose water; 5 tablespoons packed brown sugar; Pinch of saffron threads

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 hr

Appears in

Silk Road Vegetarian

By Dahlia Abraham-Klein

Published 2014

About

This creamy, filling pudding is scented with a delicate splash of rose water, which fuses beautifully with the saffron and cardamom. The pistachio topping gives it a satisfying crunch, while adding a subtle contrast. It’s the perfect dessert for a cool-down after a spicy meal.

Ingredients

¾ cup (175 g) short-grain brown rice
1½ cups (375

Asia
India
Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Wash and soak the rice according to the instructions.
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and then carefully add the rice. Return to a boil and continue boiling for an additional 15 minutes.
Pour the coconut milk over the rice, reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes.
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