Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups water, plus more for steeping
• 2 quarts half-and-half
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Steep the rice in a bowl of water for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse the rice. Add the 1 1/2 cups of water and the rice to a medium sauce pot. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, cover, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes.
2. In a large saucepan combine the half-and-half, the sugar, raisins and cardamom. Add the rice and bring to a gentle simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool and scoop into small bowls. Serve sprinkled with pistachios and enjoy!!!