Phirni

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Ingredients

1/4 cup	basmati rice
4 cups	full-fat milk
1/2 cup	sugar
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
10	saffron strands
2 tablespoons	chopped almonds
2 tablespoons	chopped pistachios
1 tablespoon	rose water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the rice and grind it into a coarse paste using a little water.
3. 3 Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
4. 4 Add the rice paste to the boiling milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
5. 5 Cook on low heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the rice is cooked.
6. 6 Add sugar and cardamom powder, and mix well.
7. 7 Soak the saffron strands in a tablespoon of warm milk and add to the mixture.
8. 8 Cook for another 5-7 minutes, ensuring the sugar is fully dissolved.
9. 9 Remove from heat and stir in rose water.
10. 10 Pour the phirni into serving bowls and let it cool to room temperature.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.
12. 12 Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.