Jagan's Indian Rice Pudding

Jagan's Indian Rice Pudding

Ingredients
2L Whole Milk
3/4 cup white rice
1 cup sugar
A pinch of saffron strands (McCormick is the brand I swear by.  A little goes a very long way)
10 crushed cardamom pods

Preparation
In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Reduce to medium heat and stir constantly and gently to reduce mixture for 45 min until thick, i.e. when you can finally see the bottom of the pot when stirring.

It's a bit of effort, but very much worth it in the end!