Cardamom-Spiced Coconut Rice Pudding with Rosewater

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Creamy coconut rice pudding infused with aromatic cardamom and a hint of rosewater, garnished with toasted pistachios for a delicate floral dessert. This Middle Eastern-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs short grain rice, coconut milk, whole milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1/2 cup short grain rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups coconut milk, 1 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 6 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender and the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
  4. Step 4: Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cardamom pods. Stir in 1 tsp rosewater and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the pudding into serving dishes and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted chopped pistachios over each portion.
  6. Step 6: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.

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