Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the rice in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min - 2
Bring the milk to a gentle boil in a heavy pan. Add the rice and cardamom and reduce the heat.
- 3
Simmer for 35 minutes, stirring often so it does not catch on the bottom, until the rice is very soft and the milk has reduced by about a third.
35 min - 4
Stir in the sugar, saffron and raisins and cook for 5 minutes more.
5 min - 5
Serve warm, or chill and serve cold. It thickens as it cools, so loosen with a splash of milk if needed.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.