Chai flavored rice pudding
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
This recipe was inspired by a dessert I had in India years ago. It was the first time I encountered the combination of cardamom and pistachios. The combination is such a favorite now that I even sprinkle cardamom and pistachios onto vanilla ice cream.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 c cooked rice
- 1 1/2 c milk
- 1/4 c sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 t vanilla essence
- 1/2 t cardamom
- 1/4 t cinnamon
- 1/4 t ginger
- pinch black pepper
- 2 T pistachios
Instructions
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Combine rice, milk, sugar, and spices (cardamom through black pepper) in saucepan.
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Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure the pudding is not scorching.
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Mix in egg yolk and vanilla, then simmer another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Chill for at least 1 hour until cold.
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Chop pistachios.
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When rice pudding is cold, spoon into serving bowls and top with pistachios.
Recipe Notes
Short grain rice, like risotto or sushi rice, gives the creamiest rice pudding.