Phirni Recipe
Ingredients
| Rice | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Milk : 1 1/2 litter | ||
| Sugar | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Saffron : a few strands, soaked in milk. | ||
| Rose water or kewra : a few drops | ||
| Cardamoms : 4-5 crushed | ||
| Blanched and sliced almonds and pistachios : 2 tbsp | ||
| Kishmish | 1 Tablespoon | |
Directions
1. Soak rice in water for an hour and grind it coarsely. The grains should not be visible.
2. Bring the milk to boil and add the rice paste stirring all the while.
3. When the milk begins to thicken add sugar, stirring all the time. Care should be taken so that the bottom of the pan is free from any sedimentation.
4. Cook again till the mixture is of a setting consistency. Add saffron, kewra and half the dry fruit.
5. When slightly cooled put either in a large earthen pot or small earthen plates.
6. Decorate with silver leaf and nuts and serve chilled. In winter the phirni can be served piping hot.
2. Bring the milk to boil and add the rice paste stirring all the while.
3. When the milk begins to thicken add sugar, stirring all the time. Care should be taken so that the bottom of the pan is free from any sedimentation.
4. Cook again till the mixture is of a setting consistency. Add saffron, kewra and half the dry fruit.
5. When slightly cooled put either in a large earthen pot or small earthen plates.
6. Decorate with silver leaf and nuts and serve chilled. In winter the phirni can be served piping hot.
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