White Marble Kheer with Saffron and Cardamom

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A delicately creamy Indian rice pudding infused with fragrant saffron and cardamom, reminiscent of the white marble adorning Mughal monuments. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, layers basmati rice, whole milk, sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 40 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1/4 cup basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes. Drain before use.
  2. Step 2: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring 4 cups whole milk to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
  3. Step 3: Add the drained rice to the boiling milk and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes until the rice is soft and the milk thickens to a creamy consistency.
  4. Step 4: Lightly crush 4 green cardamom pods and add them along with 10 saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk to the pot. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp ghee, cooking for another 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp rose water, and garnish with 2 tbsp slivered almonds and 2 tbsp chopped pistachios. Serve warm or chilled for a fragrant, marble-inspired dessert.

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