Soak 1/2 cup of rice for 2 hrs.
Drain and dry it.
Grind it to a fine powder.
Now in a thick bottom pan take 1 cup of water.
Bring it to boil.
Add ghee and sugar. Let it boil for a minute.
Put rice flour and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
Cover it for 5 mins.
Meanwhile in a pan boil milk. Add cardamom powder and saffron.
Add cashews and raisins.
Simmer it and let it boil for 10 mins.
Now shift this dough into a tray.
Knead it till it gets smooth texture.
Make small balls.
Put it in boiling milk.
Stir continuously and cook for 10 to 15 mins.
Now add Jaggery and fresh grated coconut. Give it a nice stir for 5 mins.
Dhoodh Gonthia kheer is ready to serve.
It can be served hot or cold.
This is typical Odiya sweet dish.
