Rabdi

Directions

1. 1
   Pour half and half milk, whipping cream, and regular milk into a heavy-bottomed pot.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, to prevent milk from scorching at the bottom.
3. 3
   Cook 10 - 15 minutes, till slightly thickened.
4. 4
   Dissolve saffron threads in 2 tsp milk.
5. 5
   Add them to the milk.
6. 6
   Now add sugar, cardamom powder and rose essence.
7. 7
   Simmer and cook for approx. 20 to 25 minutes or till the milk reduces to 1/2 its quantity, while stirring and scrapping the sides of the pan continuously.
8. 8
   Finally add the chopped almonds and pistachios.
9. 9
   Remove from the heat.
10. 10
    Place in the refrigerator and chill.
11. 11
    It will thicken when cooled.
12. 12
    Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds.