..And a hug around the neck

I've started a movement in my house to step away from convenience food, fast food, processed food and bring the food that goes into my family back to the beginning of where it should be prepared: in my kitchen. It isn't always easy- especially in this rush rush world- but I can control what goes into the food, which keeps my family healthier. I share my recipes with you, so that you, too, can benefit from what I've learned.

4/14/13

Phirni

This is a savory/sweet Indian rice pudding given body and spice by the use of almonds, pistachios, saffron and cardamom.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup long grained rice   
2 cups water
4 cups full cream milk   
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder   
pinch of saffron strands
1/4 cup unsalted almonds, chopped coarsely   
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped coarsely

Wash and drain rice. Put it into a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 2 hours. Drain water away and grind the rice to a coarse paste in a blender or food processor (there should still be large pieces visible), about 10 to 12 one-second pulses.

Combine rice paste, milk, sugar, cardamom, and saffron into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently until the rice is completely tender, about 25 minutes. Add half of almonds and pistachios to the mixture. Stir vigorously and turn off the heat. Allow the phirni to cool and serve in individual bowls garnished with the remaining almonds and pistachios.
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