Authentic Thick Pakistani Kheer

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1. 1Step 1: On medium heat, place a tawa on the stove, add half and half to a pot, and place the pot on the stove.
2. 2Step 2: Let it come to a boil.
3. 3Step 3: Now add in rice, green cardamoms, and cloves.
4. 4Step 4: Let it come to a boil, then stir for 20 seconds. Repeat this process about 12-15 times. (Keep a count; this process will take about 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min, and do not scrub the sides.)
5. 5Step 5: Remember not to scrub the sides, or the kheer won't be white in color; it will turn brown if you scrub the sides.
6. 6Step 6: Now it should be somewhat thick at this point.
7. 7Step 7: Next, add in the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and kewra.
8. 8Step 8: With the wooden masher, start mashing the rice and stirring the kheer continuously for 20 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: It should be this thick. Discard the cloves and green cardamoms. Now distribute in bowls or the bowl that the kheer will be set in.
10. 10Step 10: Grind the pistachios in a spice grinder until they are powder form.
11. 11Step 11: Place the silver leaf on the kheer and sprinkle the pistachio powder on top.
12. 12Step 12: Refrigerate it overnight.
13. 13Step 13: Take the kheer out of the refrigerator.
14. 14Step 14: Enjoy!