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Phirni

Creamy rice pudding flavoured with saffron and cardamom.

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Phirni
Main IngredientsRice, Milk
CuisinePunjabi
CourseDesserts
Prep Time1-1.30 hour
Cook time21-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteSweet
Level of CookingModerate
OthersVeg

Ingredients list for Phirni

  • 5 tablespoons Rice soaked
  • 1 litre Milk
  • a pinch Saffron (kesar)
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Green cardamom powder
  • 10-15 Pistachios blanched, peeled and sliced

Method

  1. Drain and grind the rice to a coarse paste. Bring milk to a boil. Add rice paste dissolved in a little water or cold milk.
  2. Cook till rice is completely cooked, stirring constantly. Add saffron and mix well.
  3. Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook till sugar is completely dissolved. Pour into earthenware or china bowls and garnish with pistachios.
  4. Chill in a refrigerator for an hour before serving.

Nutrition Info

Calories1537
Carbohydrates240.7
Protein38.4
Fat47
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