Phirni

Here is a swee that is irresistible. Phirni is a sweet where we cook rice in milk and add almond powder,sugar and saffron to it. I'am a fan of this sweet and just love the flavour. This can be made as a dish during poojas or festivals or a good dessert when served cold. I have a sweet tooth and try out a lot of sweets at home and this one is a family favourite. It is simple yet a delicious one that's worth giving a try.

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice-1/4 cup

Milk- 1 ltr

Sugar-3/4 cup

Saffron- 8 to 10 strands

Almonds(Blanched)- 20

Elaichi/cardamom-2

Rose water (optional)-2 tsp

Preparation:

• Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes and grind to a coarse paste.
• Soak saffron in 2 tbsp of milk. 
• crush the cardamom pods.
• Roughly chop the almonds.
• In a heavy bottom pan add milk and bring it to a boil.
• Add rice paste and sugar and stir continuously to avoid lumps, until rice is well cooked. 
• Now add the saffron,almonds and cardamom and mix well. Switch off and add rose water and stir.
• Pour it to container and close with a lid and refrigerate it.
• Serve it cold.