- On a muslin cloth, spread the soaked rice evenly and let it air dry. In a blender jar, add the dried rice and grind to a coarse powder and transfer to a bowl. Add 1 cup of milk in it, mix well and set aside. Heat remaining milk in a non-stick deep pan, and let it come to a boil. Mix well, add saffron and stir well. Let the mixture reduce for 5-7 minutes on low heat. Constantly stirring. Add the rice-milk mixture and mix well. Cook on low heat till the rice is completely cooked, stirring constantly. Add sugar, salt and green cardamom powder. Mix and cook for 3-4 minutes or till the sugar dissolves. Switch the heat off and add kewra water, mix well. Transfer into individual earthenware, allow to cool and refrigerate till set. Garnish with chopped almonds and chopped pista. Serve chilled.