Milky Almond and Rice Pudding

Name: Milky Almond and Rice Pudding (Doodh Pak)
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp salt; ½ cup crushed raw rice grains; 1-cup plus 1 tbsp of sugar; 8 cups whole milk; ½ cup crushed almond powder, peeled; 4 tbsp rose water; ¼ cup slivered almonds, to garnish; 1 ½ tsp crushed freshly ground cardamom; 1 tin of evaporated milk (11 oz/325 ml)

Doodh Pak

Preparation info

6 to 8
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Art of Parsi Cooking

By Niloufer Mavalvala

Published 2016

About

Every culture seems to have its own version of rice pudding, and Parsis are no exception! A simple and healthy dessert to serve at family meals or for larger crowds, Doodh Pak is a milky almond and rice pudding, flavoured with vanilla or rose water, and cardamom powder. It is often served with fresh puris (fried bread).

Ingredients

8 cups whole milk
1-cup plus 1 tbsp of sugar

Dessert
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

In a large pot, heat the milk and stir in the sugar until it is all dissolved. Bring to a boil and then add the ground almond and crushed rice. Lower the heat and allow this to cook for half an hour, stirring from time to time.

Now add the salt and evaporated milk and cook for another 30 minutes, still on a low heat. The mixture should be thickened and creamy. Add the ground cardamom, r