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Rose and Pistachio Firni
A creamy rice pudding flavored with rosewater and garnished with pistachios, this Rose and Pistachio Firni offers a beautiful balance of floral sweetness and nutty crunch. It's ideal for festive occasions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Pakistani
Ingredients
- 1 litre (~4 cups) whole milk
- ¼ cup basmati rice
- ½-3/4 cup sugar
- 3 green cardamom
- 2 tablespoon rose water
- pink color optional
- 2 tablespoon pistachios chopped plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream or evaporated milk optional
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and soak it for one hour. Drain most of the water, reserving approximately 2 tablespoons. Grind the rice and the reserved water into a paste, then combine with ¼ cup of milk.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, add ¼ cup water first, the remaining milk, and cardamom, and bring to a boil. The addition of water will help prevent the milk from burning. Reduce the heat and add the pistachios. Gradually incorporate the rice paste, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Stir in the sugar and simmer the mixture until it begins to thicken. Once thickened, add the rose water and a few drops of pink food coloring. Continue stirring the firni intermittently until it reaches a creamy consistency, which may take around 30-40 minutes.
- At the end, stir in the heavy cream. Remove from heat and allow the firni to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a serving dish. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and rose petals. Serve cold!
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Notes
- Start with ½ cup sugar and adjust according to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
544IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
335mg
(34%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 544IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 335mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.