Step 1 of 5
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Pour 1 cup of cold milk into a small bowl, add the cornstarch and whisk until completely smooth with no lumps.
Step 2
Pour the remaining 5 cups of milk into a non-stick saucepan. Add the sugar and cardamom (and rose water if using) and cook over medium heat, stirring.
Step 3
Before the milk boils, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens.
Step 4
Remove from heat and pour into a large shallow serving bowl or individual dishes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
Step 5
Sprinkle with sliced almonds and pistachios just before serving.
