Phirni

servings
4 servings
prep time
15 minutes
cook time
30 minutes
A bowl of Phirni, a traditional Indian rice pudding, garnished on top.

A delicious bowl of Phirni, an Indian rice pudding, garnished and ready to be savored.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons) basmati rice soaked in 118 ml (½ cup) of water for an hour
  • 1 litre (4.2 cups) whole milk
  • 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
  • 1.3 ml (¼ teaspoon) cardamom powder
  • 1.2 ml (¼ teaspoon) saffron soaked in 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of lukewarm milk for an hour
  • 5 ml (1 teaspoon) kewra water (or substitute rosewater), optional
  • Sliced green pistachios and dried rose petals for garnishing

Preparation

    1. Make a coarse paste of the rice and water.
  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, boil the milk until it is reduced by about a third. Stir in the rice paste slowly and carefully, avoiding lump formation. Stir continuously for 5 minutes, then simmer for another 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

  2. Add the sugar, cardamom powder, kewra water (if using) and soaked saffron. Keep stirring and simmering till you get a thick custard.

  3. Put in individual bowls, cool, and refrigerate until chilled and firm. Garnish with pistachios and rose petals before serving.

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