South Indian Rice Pudding (Rice Payasam)

A tasty rice pudding, this bursts with the delectable flavours of cardamom, coconut and cashews. A delicious end to an Indian banquet.

Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Difficulty: Moderate

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Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain, put in a saucepan with the coconut milk and rinse out the can with 100ml water. Cook over a medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
Stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Add the milk and cook over a low heat for 15 - 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cardamom. Lightly dry-fry the cashews and raisins and stir through. Serve warm or chilled with mango.