Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding with Roasted Nuts

Indian Creamy Rice Pudding (Phirni) Recipe

Prep Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 liter (4 cups) milk
• 10 cardamom pods
• 3 tablespoons rice (preferably basmati), ground into a coarse powder
• 6-7 tablespoons sugar (adjust according to taste)
• 4 tablespoons almonds, slivered and lightly roasted
• 2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped and lightly roasted

Instructions

1. Prepare the Milk Base:

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   • Pour the milk into a wide, preferably non-stick pan.
   • Add the cardamom pods and bring the milk to a boil without letting it spill over.

2. Reduce and Thicken:

   • Reduce the heat to medium and let the milk simmer vigorously for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Continue until the milk reduces to approximately 750 ml (1 1/4 pints).

3. Add Rice and Sugar:

   • Slowly sprinkle the ground rice into the pan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
   • Add the sugar gradually while stirring.

4. Cook to Creamy Consistency:

   • Cook the mixture for 7-8 minutes, or until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
   • Towards the end, reduce the heat slightly to prevent sticking.

5. Finish the Pudding:

   • Once the pudding reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat.
   • Remove and discard the cardamom pods from the mixture.

6. Prepare the Nuts:

   • Lightly roast the almonds and pistachios on a cast iron griddle pan until fragrant and lightly browned.
   • Set them aside to cool.

7. Incorporate Nuts:

   • When the pudding has cooled to lukewarm, stir in the roasted almonds.

8. Chill and Serve:

   • Ladle the pudding into 4-6 small serving cups, such as those used for caramel custard.
   • Sprinkle the top of each serving with roasted pistachios.
   • Cover the cups with cling film and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until cold and set.

9. Serve Cold:

   • Once chilled, serve the Phirni cold, garnished with extra pistachios if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 344.6
• Total Fat: 15.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5g
• Cholesterol: 36.2mg
• Sodium: 129.3mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugars: 19.6g
• Protein: 11.8g

Recipe Notes

• Rice: Using ground basmati rice adds a unique texture to the Phirni, ensuring a creamy consistency.
• Cardamom: The flavor of cardamom pods infuses beautifully into the milk, enhancing the aromatic profile of the dessert.
• Nuts: Lightly roasting the almonds and pistachios adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the creamy pudding.
• Chilling: Refrigerating the Phirni for a few hours helps it set properly, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Enjoy this traditional Indian dessert chilled, perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with a creamy, aromatic treat!