Rice Kheer – The Spice Way - Nature with Benefits

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1 liter whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 4-5 green cardamom pods
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
• 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
• Silvered almonds and pistachios for garnish