Kesar Pista Phirni

Kesar Pista phirni is a delicious blend of milk and rice that has the perfect rose flavor along with creamy blanched pistachio. It is the right time for some refreshing summer Kesar Pista phirni that is prepared with pistachio, Kesar, rice, and milk. It is a great alternative to those sugar-loaded desserts.

Nutritional benefits:

Cardamom has diuretic properties and helps in lowering blood pressure. They help in digestion and treat bad breath. It has antibacterial functions that treat the infection.
Dates are very nutritious and are a healthy alternative for sugar cravings. They are high in fiber and help in relieving constipation. They help in reducing cholesterol.
Kesar is an antioxidant and helps in reducing the appetite and is good for weight loss. Pistachio on the other hand helps in lowering blood pressure and maintaining sugar levels.

Ingredients:

• 100ml milk
• 10 grams rice
• Some strands of saffron
• 5 grams pistachio
• 1-2 date paste
• ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
• ½ teaspoon rose water
• Few rose petal

Calorie count
Per Serving:

• Nutrition Info
• Amount
• Calories
• 116 kcal
• Carbs
• 15.2 grams
• Protein
• 4.8 grams
• Fats
• 4.3 grams

Method:

• Soak some washed rice for 1-2 hours.
• Take a pan and boil some milk in a heavy-bottomed pan. Drain the water of rice and grind it coarsely
• Blanch the pistachios and keep them aside.
• Add the rice paste to the milk and add in the date paste along with green cardamom powder, saffron and mix well.
• Add some rose water when the mixture has thickened and take it off the flame.
• Take some earthen pots and add in the prepared phirni. Garnish with some chopped pistachio and rose petals

Over to you:

Kesar Pista phirni is a summer dessert that can be prepared fresh and stored in the fridge. Add in some chopped pistachio and dried rose petals for garnishing!