INGREDIENTS
Badam Phirni
Servings - 3 - 4
INGREDIENTS
Almonds - 100 grams
Water - 300 milliliters
Rice - 120 grams
Water - 300 milliliters
Milk - 1.3 litres, divided
Powdered sugar - 150 grams
Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Saffron - 1/2 teaspoon
Almonds - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. In a bowl, add 100 grams almonds, 300 milliliters water and soak for 3 - 4 hours.
2. In a another bowl, add 120 grams rice, 300 milliliters water and soak for 2 hours.
3. In a blender, add soaked and peeled almonds, 100 milliliters milk and blend it into a smooth paste. Keep aside.
4. In a blender, add soaked rice, 200 milliliters milk and blend it into a smooth paste. Keep aside.
5. Heat 1 litre milk in a heavy skillet and stir well.
6. Bring it to a boil.
7. Then, add blended rice paste and mix it well.
8. Now, add 150 grams powdered sugar and mix it well.
9. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
10. Add 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder, 1/2 teaspoon saffron and mix it well.
11. Then, add the blended almond paste and mix it again.
12. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat or until the mixture thickens.
13. Remove it from heat.
14. Garnish with almonds.
15. Serve.