Kesar Kheer: Indian Saffron Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 20 threads Raihan Saffron, bloomed in 2 tbsp warm milk
• 1/3 cup short-grain rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds
• 2 tbsp golden raisins

Instructions

1. Rinse rice. Combine with milk in a heavy pot. Bring to a simmer.
2. Cook on low, stirring often, 30 minutes. Rice will soften and milk will reduce by 1/3.
3. Stir in sugar, cardamom, saffron bloom. Cook 10 more minutes.
4. Stir in raisins. Off heat.
5. Serve warm or chilled, topped with pistachios and almonds.