Firni
A chilled, creamy milk pudding thickened with cornstarch and delicately flavored with cardamom and rose water, finished with almonds and pistachios.
- 2 hr 25 min
- 305 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Dessert
- Gluten-free
Mellowpan tip: Makes 8 servings, plenty to share.
Ingredients
For 8 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Pour 1 cup of the milk into a small bowl.
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Step 2:
Add the cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
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Step 3:
Pour the remaining milk into a nonstick saucepan.
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Step 4:
Add the sugar, ground cardamom, and rose water, if using, and cook over medium heat.
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Step 5:
Before the milk starts to boil, slowly add the milk-and-cornstarch mixture to the saucepan while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
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Step 6:
Continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
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Step 7:
Remove the pan from the heat and pour the firni into a large, shallow serving bowl.
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Step 8:
Let it cool at room temperature.
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Step 9:
Refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours.
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Step 10:
Sprinkle with sliced almonds and pistachios, then serve.
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