Pista Phirni: A Creamy Delight With A Nutty Twist

Phirni is a popular Indian delicacy that is adored for its decadent, creamy texture and flavourful aroma. Made by slowly simmering rice with milk, sugar, and other flavours until the rice becomes thick and pudding-like, phirni is a traditional Indian dessert that can satisfy your sweet tooth, and help you savour the richness of Indian culinary heritage.

Phirni is a versatile dessert, tailored to suit personal preferences. One such delicious variation is Pista Phirni, which elevates the flavour of the dessert to a whole new level by the addition of pistachios. Pista Phirni is distinguished by its vivid green hue and delicious pistachio crunch. The inclusion of finely chopped or ground pistachios not only adds a delicious nutty flavour to the dessert, but also provides a nice crunch in every bite. When the ground rice is cooked with milk, it absorbs all the flavours and gives the phirni a smooth and velvety texture.

Pista Phirni is often served cold in small serving bowls or tiny clay pots. It is an enjoyable dessert that is ideal for enjoying on special occasions or as a sweet treat following a filling meal. Pista Phirni is a very decadent dish as it combines rich pistachios, fragrant cardamom, and creamy rice.

Pista Phirni is a must-try, whether you enjoy eating classic Indian desserts or are just seeking to try something different. It appeals to a wide audience, thanks to its creamy texture, nutty flavours, and lovely presentation. Therefore, assemble the necessary materials, follow a reliable recipe, and treat yourself to this delicious dessert that will leave you wanting more. And, to make it easier, you can use the MAS Foods Pista Drink Mix to add that amazing flavour of pista, readily available with crunchy pista bits, to satisfy every taste bud that fancies this royal fruit.

Cooking Time: One Hour

Ingredients:

Soaked Rice 1/4 cup
Milk 700 ml
Saffron 1 pinch
MAS Chocolate Drinking Mix 15 gm
Sugar 3/4 cup
Cardamom (optional) 1 tbsp
Rolled Pistachios As per taste

Method:

  1. Soak the washed rice for an hour and leave it to dry completely.
  2. Once the rice grains are dried, grind them in a jar until the consistency is coarse.
  3. In a pan heat the milk till it begins to boil.
  4. Then add MAS Pista Drink Mix and sugar.
  5. Add the ground rice once the milk begins to boil and keep stirring often so the lumps are not formed. Milk will thicken gradually as the rice gets cooked.
  6. Add in the cardamom powder and saffron strands.
  7. Garnish with sliced almonds and rolled pista.