Kewra Phirni


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This Kewra Phirni is nothing but traditional milk and rice phirni flavoured with kewra essence, which gives it an exotic and rich touch.

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Kewra essence is a flavouring substance extracted from the flower of the Pandanus or screw pine tree. An irresistible flavour, it is commonly used in north India and Pakistan, as well as in places like Australia and the Pacific Islands, where the trees are found in large numbers. This Kewra Phirni is nothing but traditional milk and rice phirni flavoured with kewra essence, which gives it an exotic and rich touch.

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Kewra Phirni recipe - How to make Kewra Phirni

Soaking time:  1 hour   Setting Time:  1 hour   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
4 cups full-fat milk
5 tbsp long grained rice (basmati)
1/4 cup sugar
5 to 6 drops of kewda essence

For The Garnish
1 tbsp pistachio slivers
Method
    Method
  1. Soak the rice in a small bowl using enough water for about 1 hour.
  2. Drain all the water and grind the rice in a mixer to a coarse mixture.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a bowl and add ½ cup of cold milk to the rice, mix well till smooth.
  4. Boil the remaining 3½ cups of milk in a deep non-stick pan, add the rice-milk mixture, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
  6. Remove from the flame and allow the mixture to cool completely.
  7. Add the kewra essence and mix well.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve chilled garnished with pistachio slivers.


Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy332 cal
Protein9.6 g
Carbohydrates33.2 g
Fiber0.6 g
Fat13.1 g
Cholesterol32 mg
Sodium38.8 mg
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Kewra Phirni
5
 on 16 Sep 14 02:07 PM


If you want to try some other type of desert, something different from the chocolates and fruits, then you should try this North Indian delicacy. It is sweet yet not so sweet. Its perfect!