Saffron & Date Rice Pudding

40-50 minutes

Contemporary Fusion

Serves: 3-4

Made with

3 tbsp Date paste

33 oz Milk

1/4 cup Royal^® basmati rice (crushed or coarsely powdered)

Saffron strands (soaked overnight in milk)

Nuts of your choice (e.g., almonds, pistachios)

1/2 tsp Cardamom powder

Rose petals for garnish

In a pan, bring milk, cardamom powder, and soaked saffron to a boil.
Once done, add the date paste and crushed basmati rice. Simmer on low for around 20 mins or until the rice is completely cooked.
Adjust the consistency by adding milk, keeping in mind that it thickens as it cools.
Top with your favorite nuts and refrigerate.
Garnish with rose petals before serving. Enjoy!

Get inspired