Authentic Awadhi Shahi Zaffrani Phirni
Indulge in the royal flavors of Awadh with this creamy, fragrant rice pudding infused with saffron and cardamom. Set in traditional earthen clay pots, it offers a luxurious, cooling finish to any festive meal.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Awadhi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Drain the soaked basmati rice completely and coarsely grind it in a food processor without adding water.
2
Dissolve the saffron strands in a tablespoon of warm milk and set it aside to release its rich aroma and color.
3
Pour the full-fat milk into a heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
4
Reduce the heat to low, add the coarsely ground rice, and stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming at the bottom.
5
Simmer the mixture for about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is completely cooked and the milk thickens to a rich consistency.
6
Add the sugar, cardamom powder, and the bloomed saffron milk, stirring well until the sugar dissolves completely.
7
Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool down to room temperature.
8
Pour the phirni into individual earthen clay bowls (shikorés) and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
9
Garnish the chilled phirni with slivered almonds, pistachios, and a delicate touch of edible silver foil before serving.
Ingredients
1/4 cup broken basmati rice, soaked for 2 hours
1 liter full-fat milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
A generous pinch of pure saffron strands
1 tablespoon warm milk for blooming saffron
1/2 teaspoon green cardamom powder
1 tablespoon blanched almonds, slivered
1 tablespoon blanched pistachios, slivered
Edible silver foil for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.