Easy Phirni

Phirni, a traditional Pakistani dessert, is a creamy and delectable rice pudding that can be put together within 30 minutes of active cooking. Made with fragrant basmati rice, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom.

It holds a special place in my heart and my family’s tastebuds. The velvety texture and rich aroma of this easy phirni recipe never fail to entice my kids, turning it into their beloved dessert.

What is the difference between Kheer and Phirni

Although rice and kheer looked similar and both are rice puddings the difference is the texture. Kheer is made with whole rice cooked in milk until thickened while phirni is made with ground rice.

Also known as firni is faster to make and has a velvety texture. It takes only three main ingredients: rice, whole milk, or half and half and sugar, thus making it an easy dessert.

It’s that simple, you can choose to add cardamom or any other flavoring such as rose syrup.

It’s my family’s all-time favorite!

Ingredients for phirni

Rice
I recommend using new basmati rice or any other short-grain rice with high starch content. I don’t recommend aged rice. First of all wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.

In a blender add soaked rice and half a cup of water and blend for 30 seconds to make a paste. Alternatively, you can use rice powder as well.

Whole Milk
I recommend using whole milk or half milk and half cream for a creamier texture. For 1 liter of milk, I used 1/2 cup of rice.

Half and half is a rich and creamy blend that consists of half cream and half whole milk, creating a deliciously smooth texture perfect for elevating the flavor and creaminess of your pudding.