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Ground rice simmered in milk and sugar until it thickens into a smooth, delicately set pudding, poured into small clay bowls, chilled and topped with pistachio. Lighter and smoother than payesh since the rice is ground, not left whole, and a fixture of Eid dessert tables.
Quick answer: 40 min in total · serves 6 · main ingredients: Rice, Milk, Sugar, Cardamom · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 80 g 0.4 cup Rice, soaked 30 minutes and coarsely ground
- 1 l 4.2 cup Milk
- 120 g 0.6 cup Sugar
- 4 pc 4 pc Cardamom, crushed
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Dry fruits, slivered pistachios and almonds, for garnish (Optional)
Steps
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- Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.⏱ Boiling the milk · 5 min
- Add the ground rice slowly, stirring constantly to prevent lumps; simmer on low heat.⏱ Cooking the rice in milk · 18 min
- Add the sugar and cardamom; continue stirring and simmering until it thickens to a pourable, custard-like consistency.⏱ Thickening the firni · 10 min
- Keep stirring occasionally as it cools slightly, to prevent a skin forming on top.
- Pour into small clay bowls or ramekins and cool to room temperature.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, garnished with nuts.⏱ Chilling · 120 min
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Firni take?
40 minutes in total: about 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
Is Firni hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Firni serve?
This recipe serves 6. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Firni halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Firni?
Spice-box items: cardamom. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: milk. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: rice, sugar.
Any tips for making Firni?
Grind the rice only coarsely, not to a fine powder — a little texture is part of what makes firni different from a smooth custard.
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