Gurer Payesh

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp raisins
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 3 green cardamoms
• 10 almonds (optional)
• 1 cup jaggery, grated
• 2 litres milk
• 1 tbsp sugar

Method

1. Clean and wash the rice.
2. Drain and let it dry for an hour.
3. Blanch the almonds and slice them.
4. Wash the raisins.
5. Boil the milk.
6. Lower the heat and continue to boil, stirring constantly for 15–20 minutes.
7. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is soft.
8. Mix in the sugar.
9. Continue cooking until the milk reduces to half.
10. Add the grated jaggery and stir well.
11. Add cardamoms, almond slices, and raisins (if using), and mix thoroughly.
12. Serve cold.