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Indulge in a dessert fit for nobility – creamy, aromatic, and bedecked with jewels of nuts. This Saffron Phirni variant elevates the traditional Indian sweet to a sumptuous echelon, infusing it with the exotic fragrance of saffron and the opulence of nuts. Prepare to entice your palate with a harmonious medley of flavors!
Ingredients:
100 grams of basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes) 1 liter of full-fat milk A dash of saffron strands 70 grams of sugar 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder 100 grams of khoya (grated) Assorted chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, cashews) Method:
Saffron Serenade: In a sturdy-bottomed vessel, gently warm half of the milk over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let the delicate saffron strands sway in the warm milk, unfurling their enchanting aroma. Rice Rhapsody: Introduce the soaked rice and simmer for 15-17 minutes, gently stirring as the concoction thickens. Envision the rice grains twirling in a velvety embrace. Sweet Sonata: Now, the sweetness! Incorporate the sugar and cardamom powder, stirring until the sugar dissolves akin to a melodious melody. Allow the phirni to simmer for an additional 12 minutes, enabling the flavors to intermingle and deepen. Regal Flourish: Power down the heat and allow the phirni to cool slightly. Remember the star component – delicately fold in the grated khoya, adding a dash of regal opulence. Nutty Crescendo: At last, the embellishment! Sprinkle your phirni generously with assorted chopped nuts, crafting a glistening tiara of nutty adornments. Serving Suggestions:
Present this lavish phirni chilled, garnished with a sprinkling of remaining saffron strands for an added touch of sophistication. Delight in it as a sublime conclusion to a special repast or savor a moment of sheer extravagance.