5 from 6 votes
Thandai Phirni
A creamy, festive Indian rice pudding infused with aromatic Thandai Masala, perfect for Holi celebrations and make-ahead desserts!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Cooling Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories:
275 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup basmati rice traditional
- 4½ cups milk full-fat
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 10 trands saffron
- ¼ cup Thandai Masala
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon pistachios sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried rose petals
Instructions
Prepare the Rice (can be done in advance)
- Rinse and soak the rice in water for 20 minutes.
- Drain the rice and spread it out on a clean kitchen towel. Cover with another towel and gently pat dry to absorb any excess moisture.
- Transfer to a blender and pulse several times until it reaches a coarse, semolina-like texture.
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Cook the Phirni
- While the rice is soaking, rinse a heavy-bottomed pot with water and leave a spoonful of water in it (this prevents milk from scorching).
- Pour in the milk and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Grind the saffron strands into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. Reserve.
- Stir in the ground rice and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the sides to prevent sticking.
- Stir in sugar, saffron and Thandai Masala and cook for additional 10 minutes, ensuring the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency. The Phirni will continue to thicken further as it cools down so make sure not to overcook it.
Chill, Garnish and Serve
- Once the Phirni has thickened, let it cool to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight for the best texture and enhanced flavors. If short on time, divide into individual serving bowls and chill for at least 30 minutes to help it set faster.
- Garnish with sliced pistachios and dried rose petals.
Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.002g
(0%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
423mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.