Warm Indian Rice Pudding

In a saucepan combine the rice and water, bring to a boil, stirring, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add 2 cups of the milk, the sugar, raisins, cashews or pistachios, cardamom seeds, and cinnamon, and simmer, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes more, or until rice is tender and mixture creamy. Add additional milk, if necessary. Pudding may also be served chilled. Yield: 4 to 6 Servings *Arborio or Indian short-grain rice is available at specialty food shops. Per serving: 811 Calories (kcal); 16g Total Fat; (17% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 155g Carbohydrate; 66mg Cholesterol; 256mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fruit; 3 Fat; 6 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: IN FOOD TODAY SHOW# INF159 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.