Badam Phirni Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 litre almond milk
• 1/4 Cup brown rice
• 4 green cardamom (elaichi)
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron (kesar)
• 1/3 Cup brown sugar or jaggery powder
• 2 tablespoon sliced almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   Clean, wash and soak brown rice in water for 1 hour. Next, drain water, and spread soaked rice on a metal strainer or dry kitchen towel. Allow the rice to become completely dry. It should not be wet or moist.

2. 2

   Make a coarse powder (you should feel the rice texture) of rice, cardamom, and saffron in the blender. DO NOT make a fine powder. Keep aside.

3. 3

   Boil almond milk in a heavy-bottom saucepan. Let it simmer over low heat, stirring at regular intervals, till it is reduced to almost half the original quantity.

4. 4

   Add rice powder and stir continuously to avoid any lump formation. Cook till rice is soft and mushy and the texture of phirni is thick.

5. 5

   Once the badam phirni is thick, add jaggery powder and stir to combine. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes for the jaggery to dissolve. Turn off the heat.

6. 6

   Vegan Badam Phirni is ready! Garnish with almonds. Serve it warm or chilled