Try Your Hands At Rich And Delicious Phirni
By Saumya Singh
Made with the richness of basmati rice and milk, and the goodness of nuts, and sugar, scented with cardamom powder or saffron, Phirni is a classic dessert from the courts of Moghuls that has saved itself an honour in Indian cuisine. Here is a quick recipe!
Ingredients
¼ cup basmati rice 1 litre of whole milk 12 to 15 saffron strands 2/3 to ¾ cup sugar 6 to 7 crushed green cardamom 10 to 12 almonds 10 to 12 pistachios 2 teaspoons of rose water
Step 1
Rinse the basmati rice in water at least two times. Drain the water very thoroughly, lay the rice grains out on a tray or plate to dry naturally, and then dry crush the grains in a grinder until they are coarse.
Step 2
In a large pan, bring milk to a boil. While the milk is heated, in a spoon, mix saffron strands with milk to get the colour and set it aside. Add the previously prepared rice powder to the boiling milk and give it a good stir.
Step 3
When the rice powder is cooked, add crushed cardamom and saffron-infused milk to the mixture. Add slivered almonds and pistachios as well.
Step 4
Cook phirni for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, or until the rice is totally softened and reaches the consistency of creamy pudding. For better consistency, on a low flame let the phirni simmer for about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Put the flame off and add rosewater. Let the phirni cool and relish the dessert!
