Indian rice pudding
This Indian-inspired version of rice pudding, with its dried fruit accompaniment, is very fragrant.
50 min.
Easy
18 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: August 9th 2023
For 18 people, you will need:
- 1
12 2⁄3 cups whole milk - 2
1 1⁄3 cup brown sugar - 3
2 ¾ cups rice - 4
9 stars anise - 5
30 greens cardamoms beans - 6
12 pinches cinnamon - 7
2⁄3 cup raisins - 8
2⁄3 cup whole almonds - 9
2⁄3 cup cashew nuts
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 5 min.
Cooking: 45 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
In a large saucepan over low heat, pour in 12 2⁄3 cups whole milk, add 1 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, 2 ¾ cups rice, 9 stars anise, 30 greens cardamoms beans, 12 pinches cinnamon and 2⁄3 cup raisins.
Cook gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Cook gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Stage 2 - 15 min.
Meanwhile, start your oven at 150°C (300°F) and place a baking sheet on which you've poured 2⁄3 cup whole almonds and 2⁄3 cup cashew nuts to roast for about 15 minutes (no need to preheat the oven for this).
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Once the dried fruit has cooled, chop coarsely.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
Continue cooking the rice until tender and creamy.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Add the chopped dried fruit...
Stage 6 - 1 min.
...and mix it all together.
Stage 7
Your Indian rice is ready.
Remarks
If possible, use basmati rice to get even more in the spirit of Indian cuisine.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 220 RDI=90 % | 710 RDI=70 % | 250 RDI=40 % | 6,000 RDI=300 % | 25,120 RDI: 300 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 140 RDI=7 % | 570 RDI: 7 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 330 RDI=20 % | 1,400 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 18 people : 16.80 €
- Per person : 0.95 €
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Whole milk
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Rice
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Brown sugar
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Whole almonds
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