Mango Phirni Recipe - Mango Rice Pudding Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Mango Phirni Recipe, wash and soak the rice for 2-3 hours

Step 2: Drain and pat dry on an absorbent cloth

Step 3: Once the rice is dry, blend into a coarse powder - the texture will be similar to semolina

Step 4: Puree half the mangoes and keep the other half in cut pieces

Step 5: In a heavy bottomed pan; add the milk and bring it to a roaring boil

Step 6: Once it begins to boil, turn the heat to low and simmer the milk until it condenses to half its volume

Step 7: Keep stirring the milk while it is simmering

Step 8: This process of reducing the milk adds to the richness of the phirni

Step 9: Once the milk is reduced to half add the ground rice to milk

Step 10: You will notice that the milk will begin to thicken

Step 11: Once it starts thickening, add the sugar, cardamom powder and saffron

Step 12: You might want to add some more milk, if the milk has thickened a little too much

Step 13: Adjust the consistency as desired

Step 14: Keep stirring the phirni for another 5 to 10 minutes till the mixture attains its full flavor and has an almost pudding-like consistency

Step 15: Turn off the heat and allow the phirni to cool completely

Step 16: Once cooled, stir in the pureed mangoes into the phirni and refrigerate for at least 5 hours

Step 17: Once you are ready to serve, spoon the Mango Phirni them into small glasses or cups, sprinkle with the sliced pistachios and almonds and serve

Step 18: Serve the Mango Phirni as a dessert after a delicious North Indian Meal or even after a simple sunday lunch for the family