Spread rinsed rice on a paper towel and allow to dry.Heat ghee in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add rice. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes. Add milk. Bring to a boil. Add sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes or until rice is tender. Add ground cardamom. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Allow to cool completely.
Make cardamom sugar:
Combine together ground cardamom and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Make rice pudding creme brulee:
Divide rice pudding among 4 ramekins. Sprinkle each ramekin with 1 tablespoon cardamom sugar.Using a blow torch, caramelize sugar. You can also caramelize sugar by placing the ramekins under preheated grill.
Notes
- Substitute your favorite kheer or payasam in this recipe