Kesar Rice Kheer

Ingredients

• 1 litre full-fat milk
• 1/4 cup basmati rice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• A pinch of saffron
• 4 cardamoms
• 2 tbsp chopped nuts
• 1 tsp raisins optional

Method

1. Wash and soak rice for 20 minutes.
2. Bring milk to a gentle boil in a heavy pan.
3. Add drained rice and cook on low heat, stirring often.
4. When rice is soft and milk thickens, add sugar, saffron and cardamom.
5. Cook 5 minutes more, garnish with nuts and serve warm or chilled.