A chilled North Indian milk pudding thickened with ground rice and scented with cardamom, saffron, and pistachio.
15 min prep 28 min cook 140 min rest
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Wash the rice, soak it in water for 20 minutes, and drain.
Grind the drained rice to a coarse semolina texture.
Put the milk in a pot and warm it with the saffron and crushed cardamom.
Add the ground rice to the milk and cook for 18 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add the sugar and cook for 8 minutes until the mixture is glossy and coats the spoon.
Take it off the heat, stir in the rose water, and divide among bowls.
Chill the milk dessert for 2 hours and serve with pistachios.
💡 Tip: Do not grind the rice into flour; when it stays as fine as semolina, phirni turns silkier after chilling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Chill phirni in small bowls and serve it like a festive dessert with pistachios and an optional drop of rose water.
~285
kcal calories
8
g protein
42
g carbs
9
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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