Frankly speaking, I’ve ran out of excuses not to make it.
So I decided a short hiatus from blogging would be able to give me enough time to put on my wifey hat and make this pudding. It takes a little more time and patience, but its so worth it if you do it right 
On the other hand, since I love carrots, adding it in this recipe just makes sense. It heightens the flavors and adds natural sweetness to the pudding.
It’s all about managing time and its a win-win for us both. One-pot recipes always have a special place in my heart.
And lets face it, vegetables in desserts makes it easier to indulge more 
Rice pudding are generally served during festivals or special occasions. Garnered there weren’t any family visit, gift exchange or colorful lights this year — the rice pudding made up for everything that was missing in our holiday
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 2 carrots, finely shredded
- 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2.5 cups of whole milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- a pinch of saffron threads
- a pinch of salt
- pistachios for garnish
Directions:
- Heat ghee in a saucepan on medium.
- Add rice and shredded carrots. Cook for a few minutes till fragrant.
- Stream in water, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer till rice fully absorbs water.
- Add in milk and sugar. Stir and simmer for at least an hour or until pudding thickens. Stir every now and then to avoid burn.
- Sprinkle in some ground cardamom, cinnamon, saffron & salt.
- Serve hot or room temperature with a healthy dose of pistachios for garnish.
While we indulged in rice pudding for the Holidays, we hope you had a very Merry Christmas and enjoyed an array of deliciousness
And now I am off to brainstorm for New Year Eve. What are your plans to ring in 2012?
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These look delicious. An interesting mix of sweet and savoury. Cardamom, milk and sugar perfect. I’ll certainly give it a try. New years eve will be spent with friends drinking champagne and watching the fire works on the Thames locally. GG
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GG,
Thanks a lot sweetie — I hope your new year begins on a sweet note
Oh does this sound great. I made a saffron pear oatmeal a while back – this reminds me of that. Looks like we both have carrots in our sweets today (my muffins!) Bet your hubs was thrilled with this recipe
Marla,
Thanks sweetie — the husband did enjoyed and devoured it super fast
Happy New Year!!!
Ooh very pretty Kiran Love this Rice and Carrot pudding!! Yum. Wanted to drop by and wish a Happy new Year and all the best in 2012.
Shulie,
Thanks a lot sweetie — Happy New Year
Very inviting. I like the addition of carrots. The pics are very pleasing. Have a Happy New Year!
Yummy Morsel,
Thanks dear! Hope you are having a very Happy New Year
Mmm I love rice pudding! This sounds delicious- carrots in dessert always remind me of carrot cake! And surely the added vitamin C makes the dessert healthy?
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Khushboo,
Haha! We share similar perspective on desserts
im a kheer lover too! love this addition of carrots, makes it so colourful
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Deeps,
Thanks sweetie — Happy New Year
Carrots in rice pudding flavoured with saffron…that sounds just heavenly!
Happy New Year!
Angie
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Angie,
Thanks and Happy New Year, sweetie
awesome! thanks for sharing!
Loveforfood,
Welcome to Recipebox and thanks for commenting
Happy New Year!!!
This is also my fav too Kiran but just a bit will go for me. Its simply a perfect combo with the carrots and that pistachios on top is driving me nuts too.
Nava Krishnan recently posted..Thai Sea Bass & Apple Salad
Nava,
Happy New Year!
Thanks dear — this can be served in tiny portions
first time here…wow the carrot pudding surely looks very delicious….very nice clicks !do visit my space sometimes
wishing u n ur family a merry christmas n a happy new year in advance 
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Only Fish Recipes,
Happy New Year!
Welcome to Recipebox and thanks for the compliments
Compliment of the season Kiran! this remains me of India
thank you for sharing.
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Ira,
So glad you enjoyed this post — Happy New Year, sweetie
Never had anything like this rice&carrot pudding, but the pictures and your description make me wanna try it very soon!
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Denise,
Thanks! Please do try this recipe and let me know how it tastes
Happy New Year, sweetie!
I love kheer. I served it at an Indian dinner party we held and it was such a hit. I suppose it’s like the fancy version of rice pudding!
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Lorraine,
I like the reference on “fancy” — Happy New Year!
These look delicious! Nothing can match the comfort of rice pudding for me, so love it. Happy New Year my friend!
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Nash,
Thanks a lot sweetie — Happy New Year to you and the family
Hi Kiran! Gorgeous rice pudding u v got there. My husband is a lover of Kheer and I enjoy it as much. The thought of adding Carrots and pistachios makes me drool. Great Post!
Helene,
Thanks a lot for the compliments — it truly made my day
Happy New Year to you and your Husband…
I love kheer with lots of Kaju!
Nice recipe! I haven’t tasted kheer with Carrots. I think I should try now. Lovely photography, again. 
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Harsha,
My husband loves it with kaju too — do try this recipe and let me know how it tastes
Happy New Year, sweetie
What a beautiful pudding you put together! I love the addition of the carrots as well and the pistachios over the top are an added bonus. A happy new year to you and your family!
Julie,
Happy New Year, from my family to yours…
Welcome to Recipebox and thanks for the compliments
Again great photos! This dish looks amazing, even though I don’t like eating carrots
Happy holidays!
Jenny,
Thanks a lot sweetie — Happy New Year
looks awesome and love the addition of carrot
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Rebecca,
Thanks sweetie
Yum yum yum. I never realized Kheer was so easy to make.
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Gayatri,
Kheer is so easy to make, yaar.. The only thing that ticks me is the time it takes to cook. So well worth it
Here’s wishing you & Carnivore a very Happy New Year!
I make it the similar way in winters. Love it.
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Yeah! It’s like carrot cake, right? Carrots in cake and dessert “remove” some of the calories and make it healthier… that’s what I like to tell myself anyway
This pud looks delicious Kiran – a lovely colour!
Charles,
Thanks for the compliments!
So true, buddy
Happy New Year…
What a delightful combination! I can see why your husband favors rice puddings, if they come out like this…gorgeous!
Wishing a very happy and safe New Year Kiran
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Magic of Spice,
Thanks a lot dear — Happy New Year to you and the family
Don’t be surprised, but I’ve never had rice pudding… we eat rice pretty much everyday yet no rice pudding! It sounds easy enough for me to give it a try. Ghee is the only thing I don’t have, but do you think Indian store “sells” it? I can look for it in the store. I like searching new item in a grocery store. Happy New Year to you, and I look forward to your new posts in 2012!
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Nami,
You can easily get ghee from any Indian store — I highly recommend “Amul” brand. Butter is the next substitution
Happy New Year to you, sweetie
I grew up eating rice pudding so it’s comfort food to me. I love how each culture seems to have their own unique version of it.
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Sylvie,
So true. Happy New Year, sweetie
Rice pudding is my favorite Indian dessert. I love that you have added carrots to it. Next time, I shall try adding it too.
Wishing you and your family a very Happy New year.
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Asmita,
Happy New Year to you and the family 
Carrots add natural sweetness to the dish — less processed sugar used
This sounds and looks good.
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Christine,
Thanks sweetie — Happy New Year to you and the family
I bet the carrots lend a lovely natural sweetness, too. What a wonderful interpretation of rice pudding. Wish I could dunk a spoon into it right now.
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Carolyn,
Happy New Year to you and the family 
Thanks a lot sweetie — your comment made my day
Wow – that looks amazing! I have to say – the addition of the carrots is my favorite part – bright and a sweet, healthy touch!
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Ann,
Thanks sweetie — Happy New Year to you and the family
So tempting and beautiful! This pudding must taste really good.
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa,
Thanks a lot, sweetie — Happy New Year to you and the family
By the way, best wishes for 2012!!!
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This pudding looks wonderful, like the grated carrots in the Kheer. Wish you and yours a very prosperous 2012, Kiran!
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Sanjeeta,
Thanks a lot, sweetie. Happy New Year to you and the family
What a fantastic Flavor Combination! And some rich and creamy.
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Sommer,
Thanks sweetie — Happy New Year to you and the family
OMG! What a great idea! This is such a delicious combination!
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Mustardseed,
Thanks a lot dear — Happy New Year to you and the family
Kheer looks delicious and great pictures!
Best wishes for 2012!
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Keerthana,
Thanks a lot, sweetie — Happy New Year to you and the family
Your carrot pudding looks absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the pistachios on top, it’s makes a beautiful colour contrast.
Best wishes for you and your family for 2012.
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Jennifer,
Thanks a lot sweetie — Happy New Year to you and the family
mouth watering pics!
& happy new year 
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Abbas,
Thanks a lot, friend — Happy New Year to you and the family
Oh, this looks delicious. To me, this is a somehow exotic recipe, what makes it even more interesting. Happy New Year!
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Lemon,
Thanks a lot dear — it’s a very simple and decadent Indian dessert… Happy New Year to you and the family
Lovely rice pudding. It’s been years since I’ve had a rice pudding. My mother used to make them with raisins and cinnamon as a treat.
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Kristi,
Rice pudding’s are so versatile — make some soon. Perfect for winter chills! Happy New Year to you and the family
This looks SOOOOOO good – and exactly the sort of dessert my non sweet tooth mom would love!!! Definitely trying it over the xmas period – you know we love your pear cake right…!? You have to try it with poached pears too!! Happy NY my dear! xox
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Em,
Thanks a lot my dear friend — i would definitely try poached pear version of the cake! Happy New Year to you and the family
I love a rice pudding but this looks more than fantastic!
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Scott,
Thanks a lot dear — Happy New Year to you and the family
Gorgeous shots, as usual!
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Kath,
Thanks a lot, sweetie — Happy New Year to you, Matt, Karen and the family
Great recipe! Will be linking back to this in my post tomorrow.
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