Description
Irresistibly Creamy Persian Rice Pudding is a delightful dessert that combines the comforting warmth of creamy rice with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness. This exquisite pudding, infused with cardamom and rose water, offers a luxurious texture that can be enjoyed warm or chilled. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike, making it a go-to recipe for gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 crushed cardamom pods
- 1–2 tsp rose water
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and whole milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it simmers.
- Stir in sugar and crushed cardamom pods, allowing the mixture to meld for about 25-30 minutes on low heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat, add rose water, and serve warm or chill before garnishing with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg