serves
4
prep
10 minutes
cook
30 minutes
difficulty
Easy
serves
4
people
preparation
10
minutes
cooking
30
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 100 g (½ cup) basmati rice
- 1 litre almond milk
- 80 g white sugar, or to taste
- 5-6 green cardamom pods, bruised, seeds removed and crushed
- 2 cloves
- 1 tbsp golden raisins
- a few saffron strands
- toasted flaked almonds, sliced mango, pomegranate seeds, to serve
Soaking time: 30 minutes
Chilling time: 4 hours
Instructions
1. Place the basmati rice in a fine sieve and wash under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place in a bowl, pour over enough water to cover and soak for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Place rice, almond milk, sugar, spices (not saffron) and raisins in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to the boil, stirring to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring regularly for 20-25 minutes or until the pudding is thick and the rice is thoroughly cooked through.
3. Sprinkle saffron and very lightly stir through - this creates a nice marbled look as the saffron infuses.
4. Pour the pudding into serving glasses or bowls, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm and chilled. Just before serving, top with the toasted almonds, sliced mango and pomegranate seeds. You can also serve this warm if you wish.
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Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
