INGREDIENTS: SERVES 4-5

BASMATI RICE4 TBLSP
LOW FAT MILK3 CUPS
CONDENSED MILK 1/2 CUP
SAFFRONFEW STRANDS
ALMONDS | CASHEWFEW
CARDAMOM POWDERA PINCH(OPTIONAL)
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METHOD:

  • Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes. Drain the water and grind this into a fine paste.
  • Boil milk in a pan, when it starts boiling add the ground rice paste to this and mix well. Keep the flame low and stir in a low flame to avoid lumps and the to avoid getting burnt.
  • When¬† it starts thickening, after 15 minutes, add saffron strands and cardamom powder.
  • Add condensed milk to this and mix well.. the mixture will be semi thick by this time.
  • When it is warm, pour them in the serving bowls and garnish with chopped almonds and cashews on the top. Cover this with a cling wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
  • If you find sugar is less add 1-2 tblsp of sugar
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  • Super delicious Phirni is ready for serving. I bet your family members and guests will be totally delighted by this dessert.
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Note:

  • You can soak and grind few almonds along with rice to make this more richer.
  • I used low fat milk but still the texture was so creamy and thick. So no need to use full cream milk.
  • You can add rose essence in the last to make it a rose pudding.