Firni

Dessert · world favourite.

Ingredients

• 6 cups Whole Milk
• 5 tblsp Cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cardomom
• 1 tsp Rose water
• Handful Almonds
• Handful Pistachio

Method

1. Add ingredients — Pour 1 cup of milk into a small bowl, add the cornstarch and whisk them well until smooth.
2. Heat the pan — 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. Bring to a boil — Before it starts to boil, slowly add the milk and cornstarch mixture to the pan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Mix together — Keep stirring until the mixture increases in thickness.
5. Heat the pan — Take the pan off the heat and pour into a large shallow serving bowl.
6. Continue cooking — Let it cool at room temperature, and then put in the refrigerator for about 1 – 2 hours.
7. Serve — Finally, sprinkle your Firni with sliced almonds and pistachios and serve!

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