Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Kashmiri Kesar Phirni
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 1/4 cup basmati rice, soaked 30 minutes
- • 1 litre full-fat milk
- • 1/3 cup sugar
- • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
- • 10 saffron threads
- • 1 tbsp pistachios, slivered
- • 1 tbsp almonds, slivered
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Drain the soaked rice and grind it to a coarse, sandy paste with a splash of milk.
2
Phase 2
Bring the milk to a boil in a wide, heavy pan, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often.
3
Phase 3
Add the ground rice and cook on low heat, stirring and scraping continuously, until the milk thickens and the rice is fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron and cook for 2-3 more minutes, then take off the heat.
5
Phase 5
Pour into shallow earthen or ceramic bowls, cool, refrigerate for 3-4 hours, and serve cold topped with pistachios and almonds.