What is the difference between phirni and kheer?

Phirni is made with coarsely ground rice and set chilled in bowls for a smooth, thick texture, while kheer uses whole rice grains; this kesar phirni gets its colour from Anveshan saffron.

How much khandsari does kesar phirni need?

It uses 0.5 cup of unrefined Anveshan khandsari for 4 cups of milk, giving a clean, delicate sweetness that highlights the saffron.

How long does kesar phirni take?

About 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus chilling time, to serve 4.

Why grind the rice for phirni?

Coarsely ground basmati rice gives phirni its characteristic smooth, slightly grainy body as it thickens in the milk.

Kesar Phirni

Name: Kesar Phirni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 pinch Saffron; 0.5 cup Khandsari (unrefined cane sugar); 4 cups Full-fat milk; 0.33 cup Basmati rice; 0.5 tsp Cardamom powder; 3 tbsp Chopped pistachios and almonds

Kesar phirni is a chilled North Indian dessert made by simmering coarsely ground basmati rice in full-fat milk until thick and creamy, then setting it in small bowls. You perfume it with premium Anveshan saffron and sweeten gently with unrefined Anveshan khandsari instead of refined sugar, finishing with cardamom and chopped nuts. Smooth, fragrant and best served cold, this festive phirni serves 4.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time25 min

Total Time40 min

Ingredients

Full-fat milk
Basmati rice
Cardamom powder
Chopped pistachios and almonds

How to Make Kesar Phirni

1
Soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes, drain, and coarsely grind it into a fine paste with a little milk.
2
Soak the Anveshan saffron strands in 2 tbsp of warm milk and set aside to bloom.
3
Bring the remaining milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pan, then lower the heat.

Tips for the Best Kesar Phirni

✓Soak and coarsely grind the rice so the phirni thickens evenly without lumps.
✓Bloom Anveshan saffron in warm milk for the best colour and aroma.

Frequently Asked Questions

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