Paramannam/ Chakkari Pongal - Long grain rice pudding

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice or any Indian rice
3 cups of whole milk/ 2% milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp cardamom seeds powder
1/2 cups nuts of your choice (cashew nuts, almonds, pistachios)
1 tsp ghee/clarified butter for tempering
Method:

• Wash and soak the basmati rice for 15 mins. Drain and add to the milk and cook till the rice is soft, this will take around 30 mins.
• Add the cardamom powder and heavy cream, mix well and cover with lid.
• After 3-4 mins add sugar and mix till it dissolves.
• Temper with your favorite nuts and raisins.