MealSteps

Ingredients

• 1 c Long-grain basmati rice; (preferably sweet*)
• 1/2 c Shelled natural pistachios
• 1 tb Unsalted butter
• 1 ts Ground cardamom
• 1/4 ts Cinnamon
• 1/4 ts Freshly grated nutmeg
• 3/4 c Sugar
• 3 c Whole milk
• 2 c Heavy cream
• 2 Bananas; cut into 1/4-inch dice
• About 1/4 cup shelled natural pistachios
• 1 1/2 c Sugar
• 1/2 c Water
• 1/4 c Fresh lime juice
• 1 1-inch piece gingerroot; peeled and grated
• 1 1/2 ts Ground cumin
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 c 3/4-inch watermelon balls; (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)
• 2 c 3/4-inch honeydew melon balls; (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)
• 2 c 3/4-inch cantaloupe balls; (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)