Chilled Banana And Pistachio Rice Pudding Recipe

• 1 c. Long-grain basmati rice, (preferably sweet*)
• 1/2 c. Shelled natural pistachios
• 1 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 1 tsp Grnd cardamom
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Freshly grated nutmeg
• 3/4 c. Sugar
• 3 c. Whole lowfat milk
• 2 c. Heavy cream
• 2 x Bananas, cut into 1/4-inch dice About 1/4 c. shelled natural pistachios
• 1 1/2 c. Sugar
• 1/2 c. Water
• 1/4 c. Fresh lime juice
• 1 x 1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and grated
• 1 1/2 tsp Grnd cumin Freshly grnd black pepper to taste
• 2 c. 3/4-inch watermelon balls, (from about a 3-lb. piece, seeded)
• 2 c. 3/4-inch honeydew melon balls, (from about a 3-lb. piece, seeded)
• 2 c. 3/4-inch cantaloupe balls, (from about a 3-lb. piece, seeded)

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