Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soaked and drained rice
- 1 liter milk
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 pinch saffron soaked in warm milk
- 2 pcs bay leaves
- 2 pcs cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a pan, boil the rice with 3 cups of water, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and salt to taste. Cook on low heat until the rice is soft and the water has evaporated.
- In another pot, heat the milk and add grated coconut. Let it boil for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the cooked rice to the milk and mix well. Cook for another 10 minutes on low heat.
- Add saffron and mix well. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add raisins and chopped almonds and mix well.
- Remove from heat and let it cool down.
Notes
Serve the Shahi Payesh cold or at room temperature.
Note: You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste. You can also add condensed milk for a richer taste.
Note: You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste. You can also add condensed milk for a richer taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.1g | Protein: 6.8g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 9.5g | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2mg
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