NOURISHING RICE PUDDING

3-4 servings, 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups organic coconut milk

• 2 cups organic milk (dairy or non-dairy - if choosing dairy, just get good quality - I like Straus brand)

• 1-2 tbsp cane sugar or coconut sugar (add more to taste)

• 1/2 cup basmati rice, rinsed

• 1/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped

• 1/2 tsp cardamom seeds, freshly ground

• 1/2 tsp rosewater

• 2 tbsp hemp seeds

• 2 finger pinch saffron threads, crushed between fingers when adding (optional, but lovely)

• Chopped nuts for serving (optional - walnuts, almonds, coconut, sunflower seeds, whatever you have on hand and like the best)

DIRECTIONS

1. Add coconut milk, milk, and sugar to a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add rice - note: watch the pot carefully since milk has a tendency to over-boil. Allow to simmer until rice is tender and the mixture thickens (about 20 minutes).

2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients (except the nuts) and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

3. Top with chopped nuts and enjoy warm.

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Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com

Notes

• Rice pudding or Kheer - great for the belly and calming and grounding to the mind.

• When you just need something warm, moist, easy, nourishing, and sweet - rice pudding is a great choice.

• This is a great meal for vatas or pittas who are on the mend, recovering from traveling, moving, or any life transition, and need something simple yet satisfying in their bellies - this is actually a GREAT post-partum dish.

• Just so you know, the hemp seeds are not traditionally included in rice pudding, but I just added them for extra nourishment, plus, they are a cooling bulk laxative and great during the summer.