DESSERTS!!
PHIRNEE
Milk 500gms
Sugar 50gms
Cardamom powder 2gms
Rice 25gms
GARNISH-
Almond slivers 2nos
Raisins 6nos
Sliced pistachios (deskinned) 4nos
PREPARATION:
Pick, wash & soak rice for about 2 hours. Grind the rice into a smooth paste. Keep aside. Boil milk. Add sugar & cardamom powder. Add the rice paste in a slow stream, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, continue cooking until thick (coat the back of the wooden spoon).immediately transfer into 4 earthenware bowls (sakore). Cool in a refrigerator. When chilled, garnish with the dry fruits and serve.
NOTE-
Popular sweet of Kashmir and Punjab. Rice flour may also be used instead of rice. An excellent replacement for the routine custard.