So instead of making the cardamom rice pilaf, I cheated a little and made it a lemon and cardamom rice pudding.
Why? Only because I love a good rice pudding and the strong flavor profile of this recipe makes it a fresh option for summer. It’s creamy and packs a punch of flavor.
You’ll need:
- 8 green cardamom pods
- 5 cups low fat milk
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- zest of one lemon
- 5 tbsps sugar
1. Shell the cardamom pods – use only the beans inside. Mix cardamom, rice, and milk in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring rice mixture to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and cook for another 15-20 minutes until mixture has thickened and the milk has reduced by about 1/3 to 1/2. Add the lemon zest. Continue to stir!
3. Take off heat, mix in sugar and taste. Adjust seasonings as needed and return to heat for a minute to melt the sugar.
4. Transfer to a bowl or another heatproof container and chill.
I can’t wait to make the cardamom rice pilaf either :).
I love how you used Dorie’s idea to make a yummy dessert π
Thank you, Liz!
Rice pudding using basmati rice? Now that’s a first for me! I bet the cardamom and lemon flavors rocked this dessert.
I saw the cardamom and lemon in this recipe and everything (besides the onion π ) really spoke to me as a dessert.
Good call, lemon and cardamom pair so well together. This looks wonderful.
Thank you! It was such a seamless combination, I loved it.
What a fantastic idea! I love me a good rice pudding, and that sounds delicious. I’ll definitely be giving your recipe a whirl.
As someone who is finishing it off right now, I highly recommend it :).
This is the best idea yet, K! Admittedly I am not the biggest fan of rice puddings but the flavor combination would make me dig into that bowl fast.
Thanks, Adriana! I love that the flavors were subtle but melded together so well.
I think I would’ve enjoyed this rice pudding dish more than the pilaf! Yours looks so tasty! And how creative!
Thank you! I love rice pudding which is really what led me taking creative license with this one.
Great idea with this week’s recipe! Sounds very refreshing and delicious.
Thank you, Denise!
What a cool twist on this week’s recipe! π
Thanks, Jessica!
Love the idea of a rice pudding with this. Cardamom is certainly a perfect flavor for that dish!
Thank you, Cher! That’s definitely what spurred me in that direction.
This looks so unique and refreshing! I love your blog, it is so cute!
Thank you! And welcome:)
What a great idea. I think my husband would have liked it as a rice pudding.
Thank you!
I love cardamom, it is one of the niciest smells ever, righ after cinnamon π
Agreed! π
wow. that looks delicious and I can almost taste the lemon and cardamom flavours. Looks easy to make too which is always a winner in my book.
Thanks – definitely easy enough to make again and soon! The lemon and cardamom paired together beautifully.
How fun was that ! I was getting in the mood for rice pudding after seeing so many of these posts (and perhaps because it is so hot out) and your post hit the spot. Great job !
Thanks, Tricia! Glad you and Nana had fun with this one too.
What a wonderful idea!!! I think I would have enjoyed this more as a rice pudding. How creative and yummy-looking!
Thank you! It turned out to be an absolutely delicious combination.
Nice take on the recipe! I love cardamom in rice pudding, though I always make with leftover cooked rice cooked in milk. I’ve never tried cooking the rice in milk. I’ll give it a try.
Takes a little longer, perhaps, but it works too :).
This sounds really lovely. I will add it to my list and give it a go!
Thanks!
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You’re very welcome – enjoy!
Oh wow, that sounds really good! Amazing how just a few changes can change a dish from savory to sweet.
Thank you, Karen!
What a great idea! That looks absolutely delicious!
Holy cow! I would have never thought of this idea but love that you did! You have inspired me to try this next time too. Thanks for the idea!
Thanks, Renee! I hope you give it a try – it was such an addictive combination!