Badam Phirni

Badam Phirni or Almond Pudding  is a sweet pudding cooked on the occasion of Eid.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp rice
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/4th cup blanched almonds (sliced)
• 1 tsp green cardamom (crushed)
• 1/2 tsp kewra essence
• silver or gold foil paper (varak)

METHOD

1. Soak rice in water for few hours, then drain water and grind rice into a smooth paste.
2. In a non-stick saucepan bring milk. Over a moderatly low heat add rice, sugar and cardamom and stir constantly till milk turns thick. 
3. Remove from heat and add almonds. 
4. Put in serving bowl and chill. 
5. Garnish the badam phirni with silver or gold foil paper (varak) and serve.