Satisfying Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Water
• 1/2 Cup Basmati Rice
• 4 Cups Whole Milk
• 1 tsp. Chopped dates
• 2 tsp. Cashews or pistachios
• 3 small pieces green cardamom, crushed
• 1 tsp. Sugar (or to taste)

Soak rice in water for 2 hours. Boil milk. Add rice and all other ingredients. Boil slowly for 30 minutes or more until the mixture reaches a slightly thick consistency, but you can stir it easily. It will thicken a little more when you let it cool.