Kesar Pista Phirni

Kesar Pista Phirni

Indian dessert that none of us can ever say no to is phirni. A bowl of chilled, nutty and delicious phirni can turn around a day for us. Here's a sugar-free kesar pista phirni that you can try at home this summer season!

Author: NITU VERMA
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hrs 45 minutes 

Yield: 2 cups
Category: Desserts
Method:  Cooking
Cuisine: indian cuisine

Ingredients

• A few saffron threads
• 10-12 pistachios (peeled and sliced), blanched
• 1 litre skimmed milk
• 3 tbsp coarsely ground rice
• 3/4 tbsp green cardamom powder
• 3 tbsp low-calorie sweetener

Instructions

1.Bring the milk to a boil in a deep non-stick pan. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring continuously, till it reduces by half.

2.Add the ground rice, mixed with a little water, and stir well to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a boil.

3.When it starts to thicken, lower the heat and simmer for a couple of minutes, stirring continuously. Add the cardamom powder and saffron, and mix well.

4.When the mixture attains a thick custard-like consistency, remove from heat and stir in the low-calorie sweetener.

5.Pour the mixture into 4 individual earthenware bowls while still warm. Sprinkle sliced pistachios and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.