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Creamy Coconut Sweet Rice, Cardamom, and Cinnamon for Cozy Desserts
A Creamy Coconut Sweet Rice dessert made with coconut, butter, almonds, and warming spices for a comforting homemade treat.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy Creamy Coconut Sweet Rice
- It’s gently sweet, comforting, and comes together with pantry basics you probably already have.
- The buttery rice, warm spices, and coconut make every spoonful feel nostalgic and satisfying.
Slow-cooked sweet rice with coconut and warm spice comfort. Creamy, cozy rice dessert made the old-fashioned way.
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Creamy Coconut Sweet Rice
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 portions depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Description
This is one of those cozy, gently sweet rice dishes that smells like comfort while it cooks. It’s simple, a little indulgent, and meant to be stirred slowly while you sneak a spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup (100 g) butter
- 3/4 cup sugar or 1/2 can condensed milk
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup sultanas
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp Elaichi powder (cardamom)
Instructions
- Wash 1 cup of white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. This helps prevent the rice from turning gluey later.
- Add the washed 1 cup white rice, 1 1/2 cups water, and a pinch of salt to a heavy-based pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered.
- Cook the rice for about 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until it’s almost cooked through but still holding its shape and most of the water has absorbed.
- Pour in 1 1/2 cups of milk and add 100 g of butter.
- Stir gently and let everything warm through over low heat, keeping it just below a simmer.
- Stir in 3/4 cup sugar or 1/2 can condensed milk, depending on how rich and sweet you like it.
- Taste and adjust if needed.
- Add 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, 1/4 cup chopped almonds, 1/4 cup sultanas, 1/4 tsp Elaichi powder (cardamom), and 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder.
- Cook gently for another 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often so nothing sticks or scorches.
- The rice should be soft, creamy, and slightly mushy but not dry.
- Remove from heat once the rice is fully tender and glossy.
- It will thicken a bit more as it cools, so don’t overcook it.
- Serve warm, or let it cool slightly if you like it thicker.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested Sherri
Creamy Coconut Sweet Rice is slow-cooked until rich, soft, and gently spiced. A comforting dessert idea worth sharing for cozy nights and family gatherings.
Creamy Coconut Sweet Rice offers a comforting balance of soft texture, gentle sweetness, and warm spice. It is easy to make, deeply satisfying, and perfect for anyone craving a simple dessert that feels familiar and nourishing from the first spoonful.
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