Shahi Phirni Recipe(Saffron Rice Pudding)
Shahi Phirni (Saffron Rice Pudding) is an authentic North India Dessert celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 7 metric-measured ingredients (including Basmati Rice (Soaked & Coarsely ground), Full Cream Milk, Sugar, Saffron Strands (Kesar in warm milk), Green Cardamom Powder), this recipe takes approximately 30 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.
Ingredients for Shahi Phirni (Saffron Rice Pudding)
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Drain soaked Basmati rice and dry on a clean cloth for 15 minutes. Coarsely grind into semolina-like granules (dardara grain).
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70% Rice Cooking Rule
Parboil your basmati rice only until it is 70% cooked (a grain should break into 3 pieces when pressed between fingers). Overcooked rice turns mushy during the dum steaming stage.
Gentle Layering & Ghee Moisture Seal
Drizzle warm saffron milk and pure desi ghee around the edges of the pot before sealing. This creates rich convection steam and guarantees every grain stays separate and aromatic.
Resting Before Serving
Never fluff hot biryani immediately after turning off the stove. Allow it to rest undisturbed for 10-12 minutes so the fragrant steam settles back into the rice.
🥗Nutritional Breakdown
Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.
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Basmati Rice (Soaked & Coarsely ground)
50 g (1/4 cup)
Full Cream Milk
1 Litre
Sugar
100 g (1/2 cup)
Saffron Strands (Kesar in warm milk)
20 strands
Green Cardamom Powder
0.5 tsp
Rose Water / Kewra Water
1 tsp
Pistachios & Almonds (Slivered)
0.25 cup