Lite Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 pinch salt
4 cups skim milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
cinnamon or cardamom

Preparation

bring rice, water and salt to a boil over med-high heat.
turn heat to very low or off.
after rice has absorbed water (approximately 15 minutes) add milk and sugar.
cook over medium heat for 30-40 minutes stirring frequently.
the pudding is done when the rice and milk have amalgamated into a thick porridge-like consistency.
remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
sprinkle cinnamon on the top.
cover with plastic wrap (rest on the surface of the pudding) to prevent a skin from forming.