Kheer I

Ingredients

 * ½ cup rice
 * 5 cups milk regular
 * ¾ – 1 cup sugar
 * ½ tsp cardamom seeds
 * ¼ cup shredded blanched almonds
 * ½ cup water

Directions

 * 1) Wash and drain the rice.
 * 2) Soak in ½ cup water for ½ hour.
 * 3) Boil the rice in the same water until it is coated and the water dries up.
 * 4) Add the milk and simmer on low heat for 1½ hours.
 * 5) Scrape the sides and bottom frequently to prevent sticking and mash rice while stirring.
 * 6) When it is creamy, add sugar and stir in well.
 * 7) Remove from heat and add crushed cardamom seeds and shredded almonds.