Firni

Firni is a traditional South Asian dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is often served during festivals and special occasions.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Firni

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani Courses: Dessert, Pudding Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 4 cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Rosewater
• 2 tablespoon Almonds
• 2 tablespoon Pistachios
• 1 pinch Saffron

Instructions

1. Wash the rice and soak it for 30 minutes. Drain the water.
2. Grind the rice into a coarse powder.
3. In a pan, heat milk and bring it to a boil.
4. Add the ground rice to the milk and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
5. Cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the mixture thickens.
6. Add sugar, cardamom powder, rosewater, almonds, pistachios, and saffron. Mix well.
7. Cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let it cool.
9. Pour the firni into serving bowls or dishes.
10. Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.
11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.