Creamy Indian Rice Pudding with Cardamom and Rose Water

A classic Indian dessert offering a rich and comforting culinary experience, combining a velvety creamy texture with intoxicating oriental aromas of cardamom and rose water. The delicate balance of sweetness, garnished with crunchy pistachios and saffron, creates a deep and complex flavor profile in every bite. This dish serves as a perfect, refreshing conclusion to any festive meal, ideal for those seeking an elegant delicacy that balances simplicity with luxury.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Wash and soak the basmati rice in hot water for 15 minutes with 60 ml of water.
2Grind the soaked rice into a smooth paste.
3In a heavy pot, bring the vegetable milk to a boil.
4Once it boils, lower the flame and cook for 10 minutes.
5Gradually add the ground rice, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
6Keep stirring to prevent scorching, scraping the bottom of the pot.
7As soon as it dies thick, add the sugar and mix well; You can add more milk if it is too thick.
8Allow the sugar to dissolve completely, then turn off the flame.
9Let it cool completely before adding rose water or cardamom.
10Mix well, put in the fridge, and serve cold, garnished with chopped pistachios and saffron.

Ingredients

1/4 cup basmati rice, well rinsed
4 cups plant-based milk (such as soy, almond, or oat)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon rose water
1 ground cardamom pod
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Pinch of saffron

Nutrition

Calories: 76
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 12.1g

Nutrition

Calories: 76
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 12.1g

Chef tips

For a nutty twist, substitute pistachios with almonds or walnuts. Orange blossom water can replace rose water if unavailable.

Culinary reasoning

A classic Indian dessert offering a rich and comforting culinary experience, combining a velvety creamy texture with intoxicating oriental aromas of cardamom and rose water. The delicate balance of sweetness, garnished with crunchy pistachios and saffron, creates a deep and complex flavor profile in every bite. This dish serves as a perfect, refreshing conclusion to any festive meal, ideal for those seeking an elegant delicacy that balances simplicity with luxury.

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Chef tips

For a nutty twist, substitute pistachios with almonds or walnuts. Orange blossom water can replace rose water if unavailable.