Rose Phirni

"Rose Phirni"

Rice Pudding flavoured with rosewater and garnishes with nuts

Ingredients: Serves 4

3+1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup soaked rice for 2-3 hours and grounded to a fine paste

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1tsp rose water

2-3 small cardamom - powdered

5-6 pistachios ( sliced )

2 almonds - sliced

Preparation:

• Soak rice in a little water for 2-3 hours. Grind in the mixer with a little water to a very fine paste
• In a heavy bottom vessel, heat milk to a boil. Add rice and simmer on low flame. 
• Keep stirring in between to avoid lumps.
• Add sugar and stir again
• Keep cooking till the milk mixture becomes thick.Remove from gas once reduced and is of a thick consistency.
• Cool and add rose water, cardamom powder.
• Pour in small bowls and decorate with nuts and rose petals. Serve chilled after 2-3 hours.
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