Cardamom-Spiced Rice Pudding with Coconut

Name: Cardamom-Spiced Rice Pudding with Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup jasmine rice; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk; 4, crushed cardamom pods; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tbsp, toasted coconut flakes

A fragrant rice pudding made with jasmine rice, coconut milk, and warm cardamom, served chilled.

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1/2 cup jasmine rice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
4, crushed cardamom pods
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp, toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

Step 1: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup jasmine rice, 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 4 crushed cardamom pods, and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Cook uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until rice is tender and mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
Step 3: Remove cardamom pods. Stir in 1/2 cup milk and simmer for 5 more minutes. Cool completely to room temperature.
Step 4: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve topped with 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes.