Condensed Milk Rabri
Rabri is a luscious Indian milk pudding made by reducing milk until it's thick and caramel-sweet. This shortcut version uses sweetened condensed milk to skip the 60-minute simmer, finishing with cardamom and pistachios for that traditional spiced-and-nutty vibe.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 8g

Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 whole cardamom pods, crushed
- 8 whole saffron strands
- ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced
- 1 tbsp ghee
Instructions
- 1
Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan over medium. Add crushed cardamom pods and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Pour in whole milk and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- 3
Stir in sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fully combined, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- 4
Crumble saffron strands directly into the milk and simmer, stirring gently, for 4 minutes until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- 5
Pour into serving bowls or cups and let cool for 2 minutes until warm but not piping hot.
- 6
Top with chopped pistachios and sliced almonds just before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed saucepan (2-3 quart capacity)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- serving bowls or small cups
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