What type of Rice is best for Indian Style Rice Pudding?
What type of Rice is best for Indian Style Rice Pudding?
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In Kerala style cuisine (which is what I'm most familiar with as an eater, not a cook) the rice is a short, white variety that is fried in ghee first. It's very similar to the short grain rice used in Japanese cooking.
I have no idea how this would be packaged in the United States, it's just Rice (for the short grain), or long grain/Basmati rice here. I depend on Indian friends to help me identify the good stuff.
As a cook, I find both the short, white style and plain white basmati work very well. The texture with the short grain rice is smoother, and you can taste more of the milk (or coconut milk) and cardamom. It's also very good served cold. The basmati produces a heartier rice pudding that is enhanced by adding extra raisins and cinnamon. I like this best hot.
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Which type of rice is best for rice pudding?
The best rice for rice pudding \u2013 medium grain white rice or risotto rice- Medium grain rice \u2013 In my view, the best rice (by a long shot) is medium grain white rice, uncooked. ...
- Risotto rice (arborio rice) is just as good \u2013 but requires more liquid and takes slightly longer to cook.
Is basmati rice good for rice pudding?
Basmati rice produces a delicately aromatic pudding though. If you don't want a film or skin on top of your pudding, make sure to lightly press a plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding right after it has cooked.What is Indian rice pudding made of?
Classic Indian Rice pudding made with rice, sugar, milk and flavored with cardamom, nuts and touch of rose water. This creamy pudding is one of the most popular Indian desserts!What rice is used for Indian dishes?
Both jasmine and basmati rice are aromatic varieties that make a great alternative to plain long grain white rice. You'll find these rices commonly used in a variety of Middle Eastern and Indian dishes.Rice Kheer - Indian Rice Pudding
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Answer 2
You can use sona masoori..as the grains are optimum size for the pudding.
Answer 3
You can get away with what in Britain, we call 'pudding rice'. Generally speaking anything short and fat will do.
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