Almond Phirni

Ingredients list for Almond Phirni

• 3 cups Almond milk
• 4 tablespoons Rice , soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• a large pi to garnish Saffron
• 1/2 teaspoon Green cardamom powder
• 3/4 cup Jaggery , chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon Rose water
• to garnish Blanched pistachios , slivered

Method

1. Heat almond milk in a deep non-stick pan and let it come to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes.
2. Put rice in a blender jar, add ¼ cup water and blend to a coarse paste.
3. Add this paste to almond milk and mix well. Add a large pinch of saffron and mix well and cook till the rice is cooked and the mixture thickens.
4. Add green cardamom powder and mix well. Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add jaggery and mix well. Cook till the jaggery is completely dissolved. Add rose water and mix well. Take the pan off the heat.
6. Pour phirni into individual earthen bowls, sprinkle pistachio slivers on top and garnish with a few strands of saffron and serve chilled.