Method
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 90g (3oz) Tilda Pure Basmati rice (‘brokens’ are available in Asian supermarkets)
- 1 litre (1¾pt) full-cream milk
- 8-10 threads saffron
- 120g (4oz) golden caster sugar
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- 5-7 almonds, blanched and chopped
- 5-7 pistachios, chopped
Method
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Wash the rice; soak in plenty of water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
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Heat half the milk with the saffron, add the rice and stir until it reaches boiling point
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Reduce the heat, and simmer until the rice is just tender.
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Add the remaining milk, sugar, cardamom, pistachios, and almonds.
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Bring back to the boil, stirring gently, but continuously.
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Reduce heat; simmer for 2-3 minutes and serve hot.
