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Firni

Dessert

Firni

snackVegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • Whole Milk6 cups
  • Cornstarch5 tblsp
  • Sugar1 1/2 cups
  • Ground Cardomom1/2 tsp
  • Rose water1 tsp
  • AlmondsHandful
  • PistachioHandful

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour 1 cup of milk into a small bowl, add the cornstarch and whisk them well until smooth.

  2. 2

    Pour the rest of the milk into a non-stick saucepan, adding the sugar and cardamom (and rosewater, if desired) whilst cooking over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Before it starts to boil, slowly add the milk and cornstarch mixture to the pan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture increases in thickness.

  4. 4

    Take the pan off the heat and pour into a large shallow serving bowl. Let it cool at room temperature, and then put in the refrigerator for about 1 – 2 hours.

  5. 5

    Finally, sprinkle your Firni with sliced almonds and pistachios and serve!