Rice Pudding

INGREDIENTS
 
2/3 cup basmati rice or your favorite white ice
1 cup water
½ cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup raisins
¼ blanched almonds, chopped
¼ cup cashew nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon cardamom powder
¼ cup heavy cream
½ tablespoons butter
 
DIRECTIONS

1. Place rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cook for about 7 minutes until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is partial cooked. Set aside.
2. In a different saucepan, place the sugar, water, raisins, nuts, butter, and cardamom in a pan, bring to a boil then stir in rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 7 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
3. Place heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan stir and bring to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over rice, gently mix and serve hot or cold. 

Tip - Toast unsweetened coconut flakes and sprinkle on top.