Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Strawberry Firni (Rice Pudding)



Firni (rice pudding) is widely popular in south Asian countries. It's the most delicious and decadent dessert ever made with rice. Strawberry flavor will probably give you the ultimate pleasure, you will just can't get enough! I bet!


You will need, Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp Basmati rice 
• 12-15 fresh/frozen Strawberries
• 6-8 pistachios
• 8-10 almonds 
• 5 cups milk
• 3/4 cup sugar


Method: 

Wash and soak rice in sufficient water for half an hour. Drain and grind soaked rice to a coarse paste. 

Grind strawberries without water into thick paste. Soak pistachios and almonds in hot water for 10 mins, Drain, peel and finely slice.

Heat milk and bring to a boil. Stir in rice paste and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Maintain low flames. Stir till the milk is well thickened.

Add sugar and keep simmering till all the sugar dissolves and mixes well.

Remove from the heat and add strawberry paste, mix well till you get nice strawberry pink color and smell. 

Pour the mixture in ceramic bowls or earthenware. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. If using fresh strawberries, garnish with slice of strawberries too.

Serve chilled. Enjoy!



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