Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• ½ cup White Basmati Rice, rinsed
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• Pinch of saffron (optional)
• Chopped pistachios and coconut flakes for topping

Instructions

1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine rice, whole milk, and coconut milk.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
4. Rice should be very soft and mixture should thicken. Add sugar, vanilla, cardamom, and salt.
5. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat. Pudding will thicken more as it cools.
7. Serve warm or chilled, topped with pistachios and coconut flakes.