Description
Experience the bliss of Irresistibly Creamy Persian Rice Pudding, a delightful dessert that combines silky short-grain rice with milk, sugar, and aromatic cardamom. Topped with crunchy pistachios and a hint of fragrant rosewater, this pudding is perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Its warm, comforting flavors are guaranteed to bring smiles and satisfaction with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or sushi)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar (adjust as desired)
- 3–4 crushed cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon rosewater
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ cup toasted pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rinsed rice, whole milk, and water. Stir occasionally until it simmers.
- Once simmering, stir in sugar and crushed cardamom pods. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
- Remove from heat; add rosewater and cinnamon powder. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator or serve warm. Cover with plastic wrap if cooling to prevent skin formation.
- Before serving, sprinkle with toasted pistachios for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg