Indian Coconut Cardamom Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice rinsed
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds toasted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed basmati rice, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
2. 2 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
3. 3 Stir in the sugar, salt, cardamom powder, and raisins. Continue to cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for another 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. 4 Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. 5 Allow the pudding to cool slightly, then spoon it into serving bowls.
6. 6 Garnish with toasted almonds before serving. Serve warm or chilled, as desired.