Zulekha's Kitchen

Phirni is an Indian pudding where milk is cooked with ground rice and sugar on low flame giving a thick consistency, where as saffron adds to the aroma. Phirni is traditionally served in earthen bowls, and is famous during on special occasions or celebrations like diwali and many other festivals.   I always have Phirni mostly during the time of Ramadan ( holy month ), I simply love it.....     INGREDIENTS:  1/2 Liter whole milk  2 and 1/2 tbsp rice 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder  4 tbsp sugar  Few almonds, pistachios blanched , peeled and sliced a pinch saffron ( kesar)   METHOD:  1. Wash rice 2 -3 times, drain and place on absorbent paper to get dry for an hour, mean while Boil the 1/2 liter milk. 2. Once the rice has fully dried up, now grind it in food processor but not to fine , keep it coarse. ...