Ingredients:

• Whole Milk – 600 ml
• Cooked Rice – 2 cups
• Salt – 1/8 tsp
• Sugar – to taste
• Vanilla Extract – 1/2 tsp
• Cardamom – 2 -3 nos
• Star anise – 1
• Raisins – 25 gms
• Cashew nuts – 25 gms

Method:

1. Bring milk to boil in a non-stick pan, with whole cardamom in it. Once boiled, reduce flame and simmer for about 15 minutes.
2. Discard the cardamom (optional).
3. Add the cooked rice, salt and sugar; stir in well, and allow to simmer till it thickens; about 10 minutes.
4. Add raisins, halved cashew-nuts and vanilla extract, cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from flame.
5. Transfer into a glass bowl once cool, cover with a cellophane film (this prevents the pudding from gathering skin on top), chill for 1 – 2 hours; till ready to serve.