Update my dinner status, I'm making this tonight.
Servings: 1 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 00 Active Time: 0 : 00
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Ingredients
- 1 c Long-grain basmati rice;
- 1/2 c Shelled natural pistachios
- 1/4 ts Freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 Bananas; cut into 1/4-inch
GARNISH
MELON COMPOTE
Preparation
*available at East Indian markets In a bowl soak rice in cold water to cover 30 minutes and drain in a sieve. Rinse rice under cold water and drain. In a small saucepan blanch pistachios in boiling water 3 minutes and drain in a sieve. Rinse pistachios under cold water and pat dry. Rub off pistachio skins and chop pistachios coarse. In a heavy 1-quart saucepan melt butter over low heat and cook cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar, stirring, 1 minute. Add rice, milk, and cream and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Cool pudding and transfer to a serving dish. Stir in pistachios and bananas. Chill pudding, covered, at least until cold, about 4 hours, and up to 2 days. Garnish pudding with pistachios and serve with compote. MELON COMPOTE: Ginger, cumin, and black pepper add an exotic touch to this refreshing and colorful three-melon dessert. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. In a 1-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 2 minutes. Cool syrup and stir in lime juice, gingerroot, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste. In a bowl toss together melon balls and syrup. Chill compote, covered, at least until cold, about 2 hours, and up to 3 days. Serves 6. Gourmet August 1996 Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy on Feb 26, 1998
