Kheer

Kheer

INGREDIENTS
1)Basmati rice (long grain rice) 1 cup
2)Green cardamom pods crushed 8
3)Rose essence 2 tbsp
4)Ground pistachio nuts 2 tbsp
5)Whole milk 7 1/2 cups
6)Sugar 12 tbsp 2
COOKING DIRECTIONS
1. The rice is to be ground finely and placed in a saucepan with the cardamoms.
2. Add 63/4 cups of milk and boil over medium heat stirring continuously.
3. Add remaining milk and cook over a medium heat until the rice mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
4. Add sugar and the rose water and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Serve chilled, and garnished with nuts.