Sweet Rice

PREPARATION AND COOKING TIME: 60 minutes
YIELD 7 cups:

Roast while constantly stiring in 1 tbsp ghee for 2-3 mins 1/4 cup washed Basmati rice;
Add and reduce on high heat to 1/3 of original volume (45 mins):
- 1 gal milk;
- 2 pints heavy cream;
- 1 1/2 cup sugar;
- (optional) 1 large pinch freshly powdered saffron;
- 6 bay leaves;
- 2 tsp freshly crushed cardamom seeds (omit if using saffron);
- 1/4 cup currants;
Refrigerate and serve very cold. Consistancy should be just drinkable;
Garnish with skined, toasted almonds.

Variations:

Blend 1 cup toasted almonds or pistachios with some milk before cooking;
- or
Flavour with one of the following:
- saffron.
- rose.
- kewra essence.
- Camphor (add when cooking is finished).