Kashmiri Kesar Rice Phirni
Indian Indian - Desserts and Sweets

Kashmiri Kesar Rice Phirni

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

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
  • • 4 cups whole milk
  • • 1/2 cup sugar
  • • 10 saffron strands
  • • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
  • • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Drain the rice and grind to a coarse paste with a few tablespoons of the milk.

2
Phase 2

Boil the remaining milk, add the rice paste, and cook over low heat, stirring, until thick and the rice is fully cooked.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the sugar, saffron, and cardamom powder and cook 3 more minutes.

4
Phase 4

Pour into shallow serving bowls and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

5
Phase 5

Serve chilled garnished with pistachios.