4 cups Basmati Rice (uncooked) 1 tbsp. Raisins (Kishmish) 1 tbsp. Walnuts (Akhrot) (chopped) 1 tbsp. Almonds (Baadaam) (chopped) 2 tsp. Grated Orange Zest 10 Small Cardamom Pods (Choti Ilaichi) 3 tbsp. Heavy Cream 4 cups Sugar ¼ tsp. Orange Food Color 2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil Pre-soak rice in water for atleast 10 to 15 minutes. In a large pot combine: water, 5 cardamom pods, and food color; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, (about 20 minutes). In a large skillet over low heat, fry the remaining 5 cardamom pods in oil for about 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked, drained rice, and sugar. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, raisins, walnuts, almonds and orange zest.

Serving Suggestions: Serve Warm or Hot Yield: 16 Servings Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 40 Minutes Ready In: 50 Minutes Degree of Difficulty: Medium Recipe Category: Dessert Recipe Ethnic Group: Pakistani Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 394 Total Fat: 3.5 Grams Cholesterol: 4 MG Sodium: 4 MG Total Carbohydrates: 87.7 Grams Dietary Fiber: 0.7 Grams Protein: 3.5 Grams

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