Doodhpak

Doodhpak: Doodhpak is a semi-thick rice pudding made from milk, rice, saffron and nuts, accompanied by pooris. The milk is simmered for a while; then the rice is added and simmered till cooked. As the rice is cooked completely in the milk, it imbibes a luxurious flavour and aroma. Doodhpak is a traditional Gujarati sweet recipe.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 1 litre milk
• 5-6 saffron strands
• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, for garnish
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds, for garnish
• Water, as required

Method:

• Soak the rice in water for about 10 minutes.
• Dissolve the saffron strands in 1 tbsp of warm milk.
• Keep aside.
• Wash the soaked rice.
• Drain the rice.
• Add the ghee to the rice.
• Mix well.
• Keep aside.
• Bring the remaining milk to a boil in a non-stick pan, on low heat.
• Stirring occasionally, simmer the milk for about 15 minutes.
• Add in the soaked and drained rice.
• Mix well.
• Stirring occasionally, simmer the milk-rice mixture for approximately 25 minutes.
• Add in the sugar, green cardamom powder and saffron-milk mixture.
• Mix well.
• Cook on a medium flame for 15 minutes or till the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Doodhpak is ready to be served.
• Serve warm doodhpak, garnished with chopped almonds and pistachios.

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