Rice pudding for pitta
Ayurvedic recipe Rice Pudding for Pitta
SERVES : 2 - 4
INGREDIENTS :
- 1/4 cup Basmati rice
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups pure water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup date sugar (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp pure food grade rose water
- 1 tbsp sweet raisins
- 10 almonds, soaked for 60 minutes in warm water
- 1 tbsp ghee
METHOD
- Wash the rice thoroughly by rinsing several times Drain.
- Add the water to the rice and bring to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Lower heat to medium and cook rice until tender, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes. Drain off most of the water.
- Add the milk, cream, and date sugar to the cooked rice and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pudding thickens, about 60 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Peel and chop almonds.
- elt the ghee in a pan until it runs clear. Add the raisins and the almonds and stir until almonds brown slightly and raisins plump up. Pour over the pudding.
- dd the ground cardamom and rose water and stir once.
- Enjoy warm or cool.
