How to Make Phirni (a Rice and Milk Dish)

Phirni is a popular North-Indian sweet dish. Easy to make and vegetarian too! Follow the steps to make it.

Ingredients

  • 2 liter (0.5 US gal) milk
  • 100 grams rice
  • water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/2 cup pistachio nuts
  • Some soaked saffron strands (optional, but better if added)

Steps

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    Soak the rice. At least 3-4 hours before preparation of the dish, put the rice in a bowl, add water so that it reaches a little over the rice.
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    Grind the soaked rice to make a paste.
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    Boil the milk in a pan.
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    Add sugar and rice paste to the milk.
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    Cook until thick.
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    Mix in the cardamom powder and saffron in the thickened milk.
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    Stir a while.
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    Remove from stove and keep in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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    Serve chilled with pistachio nuts.

Things You'll Need

  • Utensils
  • Bowls and spoons
  • Fridge
  • Grinder

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Categories: Indian Desserts