Ingredients: 1/4th cup long grain rice (washed and drained) 4-5 cups milk 2-3 cardamom seeds (crushed) 2 tbsp almonds (blanched silvered) A pinch of saffron threads, soaked in a little hot milk 1 tbsp skinned pistachio nuts (chopped) 1 tbsp raisins (optional) 2-3 tbsp sugar or as desired Procedure: Put the rice, milk and cardamom in a pan, bring to boil and simmer gently until the rice is soft and the grains are starting to break up. Add almonds, pistachio, saffron and raisins and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Remove the rice kheer from heat and serve either warm or chilled. :coffee