Blogging Marathon# 32: Letter F
Theme: A-Z Dishes from Andhra Pradesh
Dish: F for Firni/ Hyderabadi Phirni/ Firni
My daughter turns 1 today. Past 1 year flew so fast that I can’t even believe it’s time to celebrate her first birthday today. We are having a party with few of our dear friends and family.
What better way to celebrate my little ones birthday than this rich and creamy firni/ phirni. I saw the recipe for Mango phirni on Etv-Urdu channel and I knew right away that I had to make it for this A-Z series. The cook on tv used rice flour to make firni, but I used ground rice powder and it turned out great. It got thick and creamy as it sat in the refrigerator. An awesome make ahead dessert that is sure to please everyone in a party.
So let me leave you with some clicks of this yummy dessert, I have to get back to my daughter’s birthday party 🙂
- 2 cups Milk - (500ml) (I used a combination of whole milk & 1%)
- ¼ cup Basmati rice
- 2 - 3 tbsps Sugar (adjust per taste)
- 2 - 3 tbsps Condensed milk (optional)
- ¼ tsp Cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp Rose Syrup (optional)**
- Wash, rinse and soak rice for at least 1 hour. Then grind to a sooji (semolina) or rawa like consistency.
- Mix rice with ¼cup milk and set aside.
- Bring the remaining milk and sugar to a boil whisking occasionally.
- Add the rice mixture to the boiling milk; cook on medium flame stirring frequently to avoid scorching until rice is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Add condensed milk (if using) and ground cardamom, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and add rose syrup (if using).
- Pour into serving bowls and chill completely, for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
- ** Reduce the amount of sugar used if adding Rose syrup.
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Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 32.
Previously on A-Z Vegetarian Dishes of Andhra Pradesh:
A for Aava Pettina Aratikaya Kura
B for Bagara Baingan
C for Chimmiri
D for Dosakaya Pachadi
E for Erra Gummadikaya Pulusu
Happy birthday to your lil one..can’t believe it’s already a year!…and that’s a great way to celebrate..have fun all of you!
Wonderful dessert. Quick and perfect.
hmm, i am not sure why you are calling it hyderabadi, or my lack of knowledge that i associate phirni with north of india, but then, like all dishes i am sure each state has a version, your pictures look mindblowing and loved the pots in which you served. Happy birthday to your little princess
so tempting.. looks yum
Wow the Phirni looks so wonderful in those bowls . Stunned with your clicks.Warm wishes for your cute angel . Enjoy the party !!
oh they look very pretty in those earthen pots!!! love the pictures!!Sowmya
Beautiful. ..love your bowls of phirni.I too use ground rice for it..it gives a better texture to the sweet.A very happy birthday to your little baby..love n hugs to her.
wow such an sinful firni makes me drool 🙂 and looks super tempting !! love the pink version a lot and awesome presentation dear !!
Seriously am in love with your serving set, they looks damn cute, Firni looks absolutely irresistible.
Wonderful phirni and awesome presentation, I wanna know about how to manage this interior?
love the color with the rose addition – Happy Birthday to Disha!!
love the color with the rose addition – Happy Birthday to Disha!!
Belated Birthday wishes to the little one! Firni looks so good..I am tempted to make some now!
wow yummy dessert loving it very very much nice shot and awesome props.
Looks so creamy and absolutely delicious…
Belated wishes to your Lil one.. Firni is so tempting..
happy bday to ur lil angel, Pavani ! My lil one is also gonna turn one soon :-)) Cant wonder at the miracle isnt it ? :)Delicious phirni and lovely cutlery too – are they earthernware ??
Belated b’day wishes to the little one! Love the pots and the color of the firni looks gorgeous…
Happy Birthday once again to your little one! It was my husband’s birthday too on the same day! This is truly a virtual treat for us 🙂
This is so tempting!!!Totally in love with the clicks!
Belated birthday wishes to the little one. Disha, right? I make phirni but always thought it was a north Indian dish. It looks tempting in the earthen pots.
Mouthwatering and looks so yum! Even though it was Disha’s birthday, guess you guys had all the treat and hope you had lots of fun. 🙂 🙂
A very belated birthday to your daughter…The phirni clicks are mind blowing.Love the small matkas in which you have served it!
Belated wished to your young one. Love teh phirni I assumed like Pradnya that its N. Indian dish. Anyway whatever the pics are awesome.
Good one Pavani. Brings back funny memories of my first attempt when it got burnt at the bottom and I had to add LOADS of cardamom to cover it up but guests still puckered up their lips when they ate!!