Saffron (kesar),
soaked in 1 tbsp water 10 strands
Green
cardamoms (choti elaichi), crushed 4-5
Silver leaves
(varq) 4-5
Grind
the rice with 1/2 cup water. Heat the milk in a pan; add the
rice paste and keep stirring till it thickens enough to coat
the back of a spoon. Add the sugar and cook till the mixture
thickens again to coat the back of the spoon.
Remove
from heat; transfer the thickened milk into individual
earthen containers or glass bowls. Sprinkle rose water and
half the dry fruits. Grind the saffron in a mortar and
pestle. Sprinkle this over the dry fruits.
Garnish
with the remaining dry fruits, green cardamom powder and
silver leaves. Refrigerate to set. Serve cold.
Preparation
time: 1 hr. Cooking time: 15 min.
Serves: 2-3
