Firni (Cardamom Rice Pudding)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 2 tbsp slivered pistachios
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds
• 1/4 tsp rosewater
• Pinch of saffron threads

Instructions

1. 1Whisk the rice flour into 1 cup of the milk until completely smooth with no lumps.
2. 2Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan until warm, then stir in the rice flour mixture.
3. 3Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency, about 15 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the sugar, cardamom, and saffron and cook another 5 minutes.
5. 5Remove from heat and stir in the rosewater.
6. 6Pour into individual serving bowls and let cool to room temperature.
7. 7Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
8. 8Garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds just before serving.

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