Ingredients
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½ cup uncooked rice (short or medium grain works best)
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4 cups milk
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½ cup sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
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2 tbsp butter
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1 pinch salt
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Optional: raisins, cardamom, or lemon zest
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 160–170°C (325°F).
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Grease a baking dish with a little butter.
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Add rice, milk, sugar, salt, and butter to the dish and mix.
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Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
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Bake for 1½–2 hours, stirring once or twice during the first hour.
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When the rice is tender and the pudding thickens, stir in vanilla.
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Let it cool slightly before serving.
Tips for Best Flavor
✨ Use full-fat milk for creamier pudding.
✨ Add raisins halfway through baking so they stay soft.
✨ For a richer version, replace 1 cup of milk with cream.
✨ Sprinkle extra nutmeg or cinnamon on top before serving.
✅ Serve it:
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Warm for a cozy dessert
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Cold from the fridge for a thicker pudding
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With honey, nuts, or fruit
If you want, I can also show you a very creamy Pakistani / South Asian style baked rice pudding (similar to kheer but baked). It tastes amazing and is easy to make. 😋
