Ingredients

• 1 liter whole milk
• 1/2 cup - sugar
• 1/2 cup - rice, washed and soaked in water
• 15-20 almonds blanched, peeled and chopped
• 10 pistachios chopped thinly
• 4-5 cardamoms, seeded and crushed
• 10-12 strands saffron crushed

How to Make Almond Rice Kheer

• Save some chopped nuts for garnishing.
• Soak rice in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Put 1/2 cup water to boil, add rice when it starts boiling.
• When water almost evaporates, pour in milk, stir to bring to boil.
• Add sugar, simmer till rice is fully cooked.
• It should be of thin porridge consistency.
• Add chopped nuts, cardamom, saffron and stir.
• Serve very hot, or chilled as desired.