Phirni is a rich milk based Indian dessert prepared with basmati rice. I would say it’s a version of thick Kheer. Strawberry flavours makes it super yum. Chil dessert is perfect for hot summer. After a longtime I am writing a guest post:-) Couple of weeks back Shalini from “SOMETHING’S COOKING..RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE!” approached me for a guest post, to be posted for the month of May. Though I was happy to write for her space, due to my India trip I couldn’t give her a post by May. I told her my situation and Shalini gave me the freedom of taking my own time 🙂 I’ve known Shalini for a long time and was happy when she asked me to do a guest post for her. I always admire the way she maintains two blogs separately. Whether its her poem in “Tales of Tomatoes”, or interesting recipes in food blog, shalini makes it exquisite. Many of her Kerala specials are in my do list. Thanks a lot Shalini, for giving the opportunity to write a guest post for you… Hot summer calls for a cool dessert. Here is a easy and delicious summer Spl. Richness of milk with rice and strawberry makes a great dessert Hop on to Shalini’s space for the recipe Strawberry Phirni
Ingredients
Milk - 2 cup Strawberry puree - 1/2 cup Basmati rice - 2 tbsp Sugar - 2 tbsp Saffron - pinch Vanilla extract- 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp Salt – a pinch To Garnish Strawberry - few Chopped nuts - few
How to make Phirni with step by step pictures:
Wash and soak rice in warm water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain and grind the soaked rice into coarse paste using 2 teaspoon of milk Puree the strawberry in a blender without adding water In a heavy bottom pan, pour 2 cups of milk and bring it to boil. Add the coarsely ground rice paste in hot milk and let it simmer on medium heat. Keep stirring for 10 - 12 minutes, till the milk - rice mixture thickens Add sugar, saffron, vanilla extract, salt and cardamom powder; cook for minute and switch off. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Add pureed strawberries and mix well. Pour the Phirni into individual bowls and cover with cling flim
Refrigerate till Phirni is set. Garnish with strawberry and crushed nuts.
