Phirni or Firni is a broken rice pudding served cold. Similar to Kheer that is made with whole rice and is served both hot and cold. It's scented with Cardamom and Saffron and garnished with Pistachios or other nuts.
Basmati rice | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Ghee | 1 Tablespoon | |
Cardamom seeds | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Milk | 1 Liter | |
Saffron | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Chopped nuts | 4 Tablespoon (for garnish) |
GETTING READY:
1.Soak the basmati rice for an hour.
MAKING:
2.Drain the water and then pulse it till it looks like granules.
3.Heat the ghee and saute the cardamom seeds.
4.Saute the rice.
5.Add the sugar and the milk.
6.Keep stirring till the milk is reduced by half.
7.Add the saffron.
8.Keep stirring till the milk thickens and the rice is cooked.
9.Cool and add some saffron strands and sliced pistachios to garnish.
SERVING:
10.Chill before serving