Rabri (রাবরি)

 **Rabri Recipe (Traditional Indian Sweet)**

**Ingredients:**

- 1 liter full-fat milk

- 4-5 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)

- 5-6 cardamom pods (crushed)

- A few saffron strands (optional)

- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios) for garnish

- 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)

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**Instructions:**

1. **Boil the Milk:**

   - Pour the full-fat milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.

   

2. **Simmer the Milk:**

   - Once the milk reaches a boil, lower the heat to a gentle simmer.

   - Allow the milk to reduce by half its original quantity. This process may take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

   - While simmering, occasionally scrape the cream (malai) that forms on the sides of the pan and mix it back into the milk. This gives the rabri its rich texture.

3. **Add Flavorings:**

   - Once the milk has thickened and reduced, add the sugar, crushed cardamom pods, and saffron strands. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.

   

4. **Cook Further:**

   - Let the milk cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring gently so that it thickens further and absorbs the flavors of cardamom and saffron.

5. **Garnish and Chill:**

   - Remove the rabri from heat and let it cool slightly.

   - Add the rose water (if using) and stir gently.

   - Garnish with chopped nuts like almonds and pistachios.

   - You can serve the rabri warm or chill it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving for a cold, creamy dessert.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Rabri!