Recipes Wiki:Merge/Rice Pudding

==Description==
Commonly known as Bengali kheer in India this recipe is a great dessert or snack for all dosha types.
===Ingredients===
* 1 1/2 cups water 
* 2 cups whole milk
* 1/2 cup basmati rice
* 1/2 cup cream 
* 1 cup Sugar 
* 1 or 2 pinches of saffron
* 1 tsp. rosewater 
* 2 tbs. pistachios
===Directions=== 
#Wash rice 3 or 4 cycles until water is nearly clear (very important to wash basmati rice thoroughly to obtain a light fluffy rice otherwise it will be mushy)
#Place uncooked rice and saffron in a 3 quart saucepan, and add water. 
#Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
#Add milk and cook 1 hour stirring occasionally.
#When you have a pudding consistency, add Sugar and cream.
#Cook for another 1/2 hour 
#Add rose water and pistachios to serve.
==See also==
Category:Ayurvedic Recipes
Category:Bangladeshi Recipes
Category:Bangladeshi Desserts
category:basmati rice Recipes
category:rose water Recipes
category:saffron Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:cream Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:rice Recipes
category:milk Recipes
Category:Special Diet Cookies
Category:Rice Pudding