Strawberry Phirni

Sorry all for my absence from blogging for 2 weeks as I was busy with some personal work.

I am back now with a very popular North Indian dessert called Phirni. Phirni is also known as rice pudding. Phirni can be made according to one’s taste.

I have made so many dishes out of strawberries, so when my friend bought some, I thought of making phirni out of it.I usually make phirni, as it is easy to make. I thought of adding some strawberries for a unique taste. The red luscious pieces of strawberries is a feast to the eyes.

My mom used to make this, refrigerated and used to serve this when we came back from school. So when I am here for vacations I thought of making this by adding some strawberries and my mom loved this new twist.

Adapted from Sanjeev Kapoor
Ingredients:

1. Strawberries- 8 nos
2. Rice- 4 tbsp
3. Milk- 2 cups
4. Sugar- ½ cup (As required)
5. Cardamom Powder- 1 tsp
6. Pistachios (blanched)- 9-10 nos

Method:

1. Cut the strawberries and keep it aside.
2. Soak rice for an hour and grind it to a fine paste by adding little water.
3. In a bowl heat milk and sugar. When it starts boiling add the rice paste and let it cook on low flame stirring in between.
4. Add the cardamom powder and cook till the phirni thickens.
5. Adjust the sugar as required. Switch off the flame and add the chopped strawberries and mix well.
6. Garnish with blanched pistachios. When it is cool, chill it in refrigerator and serve.