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Flavoring for Rice Pudding Recipe

Indian · Condiment · 15 min total

A fragrant, spiced syrup that elevates plain rice pudding with warm notes of cardamom, rose, and saffron. Drizzle over pudding or stir in for a luxurious twist.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 2 tablespoons rose water
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and crushed cardamom pods. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly syrupy.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in rose water and crushed saffron. Let steep for 5 minutes.
4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl or jar, discarding cardamom pods. Stir in slivered almonds if using.
5. Cool completely before using. Drizzle over rice pudding or stir in to taste.

Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
• Substitute rose water with orange blossom water for a different floral note.

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