ਫਿਰਨੀ (Phirni)

A creamy rice dessert infused with saffron and cardamom, served chilled.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup basmati rice
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• a few strands saffron
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 10 sliced almonds

Method

1. Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes, grind to a coarse paste.
2. Boil milk, add saffron and the rice paste, cook on low flame.
3. Stir continuously until thick, add sugar and cardamom powder.
4. Cool and pour into earthen bowls, garnish with almonds.

Chef's tips

• Stir frequently to avoid lumps.
• Use a flame diffuser for even cooking.