RICE KHEER

INGREDIENTS :

• ? cup Almonds (shredded, blanched)
• 1 tsp. Cardamom (seeds)
  
• ? cup Raisins
• 8 drops Rose Water
• 1 cup Sugar
• 4 cups Milk
• ? cup Rice (basmati)

METHOD : Wash and drain the rice. Soak in water for 1/2 hour. Boil Milk and add drained rice. Simmer on low heat for 1 1/2 hours. Scrape the sides and bottom frequently to prevent sticking. When the rice is cooked and the mixture gets a creamy consistency, add sugar and stir well. Remove from heat and add crushed cardamom seeds, rose water and shredded almonds. Serve hot or refrigerated cold.