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3 Indian desserts rank in 10 best rice puddings in the world: Can you guess them?

Culinary platform TasteAtlas, recently unveiled its highly anticipated list of the 10 best rice puddings from around the globe, showcasing the delectable flavours of rice desserts, which are a rave in India. What makes this compilation more special is the inclusion of three iconic Indian desserts, highlighting the rich culinary heritage and nuanced flavours of the country. Take a look at the top-10 rice puddings in the world and check which three Indian desserts rank on the list. (Image: Shutterstock)
No. 10 | Dish: Arroz doce | Popular in: Portugal | This Portuguese rice pudding can leave food aficionados enchanted with its creamy texture and subtle hints of citrus and cinnamon. It is mostly enjoyed warm or chilled as a comforting dessert.
No. 10 | Dish: Arroz doce | Popular in: Portugal | This Portuguese rice pudding can leave food aficionados enchanted with its creamy texture and subtle hints of citrus and cinnamon. It is mostly enjoyed warm or chilled as a comforting dessert. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 9. Dish: Sakkarai Pongal | Popular in: India | A Southern Indian sweet dish, Sakkarai Pongal, combines rice, jaggery, and lentils, cooked to a velvety consistency and flavored with ghee, cardamom, and cashews, symbolizing prosperity and abundance. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 8. Dish: Zerde | Popular in: Turkiye | A Turkish saffron-infused rice pudding, Zerde captivates with its striking yellow color and delicate floral aroma, traditionally served during special occasions and festivities. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 8. Dish: Zerde | Popular in: Turkiye | A Turkish saffron-infused rice pudding, Zerde captivates with its striking yellow color and delicate floral aroma, traditionally served during special occasions and festivities. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 7. Dish: Risalamande | Popular in: Norway India | A Norwegian variation of rice pudding, Risalmande, is infused with almonds and served chilled, offering a creamy and nutty indulgence, often enjoyed during Christmas celebrations. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 7. Dish: Risalamande | Popular in: Norway | A Norwegian variation of rice pudding, Risalmande, is infused with almonds and served chilled, offering a creamy and nutty indulgence, often enjoyed during Christmas celebrations. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 6. Dish: Risengrod | Popular in: Denmark | A Danish rice pudding, Risengrod delights with its comforting simplicity, often enjoyed during the festive season, served cold and adorned with cinnamon and a dollop of fruit compote. Risengrod
No 6. Dish: Risengrod | Popular in: Denmark | A Danish rice pudding, Risengrod delights with its comforting simplicity, often enjoyed during the festive season, served cold and adorned with cinnamon and a dollop of fruit compote. Risengrod
No 5. Dish: Kheer | Popular in: India | Another iconic Indian dessert, Kheer enchants with its rich, milky base simmered with fragrant rice, nuts, and spices, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
No 4. Dish: Phirni | Popular in: India | A classic Indian rice pudding, Phirni charms with its smooth and creamy consistency, enriched with cardamom and garnished with pistachios, almonds, or saffron strands. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 4. Dish: Phirni | Popular in: India | A classic Indian rice pudding, Phirni charms with its smooth and creamy consistency, enriched with cardamom and garnished with pistachios, almonds, or saffron strands. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 3. Dish: Sholeh Zard | Popular in: Iran | A Persian saffron-infused rice pudding, Sholeh Zard captivates with its vibrant yellow hue and delicate floral aroma, symbolizing joy and celebration.
No 3. Dish: Sholeh Zard | Popular in: Iran | A Persian saffron-infused rice pudding, Sholeh Zard captivates with its vibrant yellow hue and delicate floral aroma, symbolizing joy and celebration. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 2. Dish: Khao Niao Mamuang | Popular in: Thailand | A Turkish rice pudding delicacy, Firin Sutlac entices with its creamy texture and subtle sweetness, baked to golden perfection. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 2. Dish: Khao Niao Mamuang | Popular in: Thailand | A Turkish rice pudding delicacy, Firin Sutlac entices with its creamy texture and subtle sweetness, baked to golden perfection. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 1. Dish: Firin Sutlac | Popular in: Turkiye | A Turkish rice pudding delicacy, Firin Sutlac entices with its creamy texture and subtle sweetness, baked to golden perfection. (Image: Shutterstock)
No 1. Dish: Firin Sutlac | Popular in: Turkiye | A Turkish rice pudding delicacy, Firin Sutlac entices with its creamy texture and subtle sweetness, baked to golden perfection. (Image: Shutterstock)