Rice Pudding (Kheer)

This is a very famous Pakistani desert, which is cooked by mixing rice and milk. It is very nutritious and very rich tasting. Serve warm or cold.

• Preparation Time: 60 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 439 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 quarts milk
• ½ cup uncooked white rice
• 4 pods cardamom
• 2 teaspoons rose water
• ¼ cup finely chopped almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the rice in a small bowl and cover with water. Soak for one hour.

Step 2

Drain the rice and place it in a large, heavy saucepan with the milk over low heat. Cook, covered 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in sugar and cardamom and cook 20 minutes more.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and stir in the rose water. Serve topped with almonds.