Kheer Komola - Orange Pudding

This is a very simple summer dessert. It has very few ingredients.
Milk(non -fat) 2cups
Half and half -half cup
sugar - 3 tablespoons . 3 packets of splenda
bay leaf
cardamom powder (a pinch)
saffron strands( T Joe has it)
Rose water or rose petals soaked in water(optional)
Orange ( skinned and cut up)
Heat milk in a heavy bottom pan to avoid the milk from burning. Its important to watch the milk and stir the pot continuously.Once the milk reachs its boiling point, reduce heat and let the it simmer for some time. After about 10 minutes(yes, that's a long time to stir the milk but its worth it!)add sugar, bay leaf, cardamom powder and let the milk reduce to a thicker consistency.Cook for a couple of minutes longer and then set aside. Add some rose water.Let it chill in the refrigerator .






Right before serving, add some orange slices. A piece of heaven!