Creamy Mango Phirni

🥭Silky rice pudding infused with mango magic! ✨🍚

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup basmati rice (soaked for 30 mins) 🍚

• 2 cups milk 🥛

• 1/2 cup unsweetened Kesar mango pulp 🥭

• 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste) 🍬

• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (elaichi) 🌿

• A few strands of saffron soaked in warm milk (optional) 🌸

• Chopped nuts for garnish (almonds, pistachios) 🌰🥜

• Rose petals or silver leaf for garnish (optional) 🌹✨

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Grind Rice:
Drain the soaked rice and grind into a coarse paste using 2–3 tbsp water.

2️⃣ Boil Milk:
In a heavy-bottomed pan, boil the milk. Lower the flame and add the rice paste while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

3️⃣ Cook the Phirni Base:
Let it cook on low heat for 10–12 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir often to avoid burning.

4️⃣ Sweeten It:
Add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well until sugar dissolves.

5️⃣ Add Mango Goodness:
Turn off the flame and let the mixture cool slightly. Then mix in the mango pulp and saffron milk.

6️⃣ Chill & Serve:
Pour into earthen pots or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours.

7️⃣ Garnish & Enjoy:
Top with chopped nuts, rose petals, or silver leaf. Serve chilled! ❄️🥭