- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 quarts milk
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 4 pods cardamom
- 2 teaspoons rose water
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
- Place the rice in a small bowl and cover with water. Soak for one hour.
- Drain the rice and place it in a large, heavy saucepan with the milk over low heat. Cook, covered 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in sugar and cardamom and cook 20 minutes more.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the rose water. Serve topped with almonds.