Indian Horchata

Directions

1. 1
   Whirl rice in a food processor to break into small pieces. Pour into a bowl and add 3 1/2 cups water, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Cover and let stand overnight.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar and vanilla. Puree half in batches in a blender until very smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. Strain twice, through 3 layers of damp cheesecloth and then through a very fine strainer, into a pitcher. Pour over ice.
3. 3
   Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3/4-cup serving.