(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): To make Firni you will need 1 ltr milk (full cream), 4 tbsp of basmati rice, 6 tbsp of sugar, 1 tsp of cardamom powder and a few chopped almonds.

Firni
Firni

Method:

  1. Soak the rice in water for about 1 hour.
  2. Drain all the water and powder the rice in a mixer.
  3. Add half a cup of cold milk to the rice powder and make a paste.
  4. Boil the rest of the milk and gently stir in the rice paste.
  5. Cook for about 15 minutes on a slow flame, stirring continuously.
  6. Add the sugar and cardamom powder and simmer for a few minutes.
  7. Cold and serve in earthenware containers. Garnish with chopped almonds.

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