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Almond Phirni
This is a wonderful nutty rice pudding recipe seasoned with magical saffron and heavenly cardamom.
YIELDS
4
Ingredients
- 300ml whole milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- A few strands of saffron
- 3 tablespoons rice flour
- 3 1/2 tablespoons ground almonds
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 1 tsp ground cardamom powder
- 15g almonds, roughly chopped
Directions
- Pour the whole milk into a heavy-based pan and bring to a boil.
- Transfer two tablespoons of hot milk into a bowl, add the saffron and set aside to steep and bring out the colour.
- Turn down the heat and add the sugar to the boiled milk, stirring until it’s all dissolved.
- Pour the steeped saffron milk and sprinkle over the rice flour and ground almonds.
- Using a whisk, mix everything together until well blended.
- Pour in the condensed milk and continue whisking for eight to 10 minutes until thickened.
- Finish the Almond Phirni by stirring through the green cardamom powder.
- Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with chopped almonds.
- Allow to cool before popping in the fridge to chill thoroughly.
- Serve cold as the perfect dessert for your Diwali celebration. Enjoy!
