FRAGRANT RICE PUDDING WITH PISTACHIOS (KHEERNI)

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This traditional dessert is often pre[ared for Diwali, India's great Festival of Lights. Indians of all religions and sects join in 10 days of rejoicing and thanksgiving. For non-Indians, this dessert is a light, exotic twist from the usual rice pudding. Prep time does not include chilling time.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups milk
1/3 cup basmati rice (or any long-grain rice)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup blanched almond
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
3 tablespoons coarsely ground raw unsalted pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups milk to boil in heavy shallow 5-quart saucepan. Rinse rice with cold water until water runs clear. Drain. Stir rice into milk. Reduce heat and simmer until pudding thickens and rice is very tender, stirring frequently, about 1-1/4 hours.
  • Puree 1/4 cup milk and almonds in blender until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of blender. Add banana, sugar, cardamom and saffron and blend. Pour into pudding. Rinse blender with remaining 1/4 cup milk and add to pudding. Continue simmering until thickened to consistency of tapioca, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Just before serving, spoon into goblets and sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 132.8, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 12.5

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