Leftover Rice Phirni And The Beauty Of Zero-Waste Cooking
Rice Phirni
30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
This winter dessert, Leftover Rice Phirni, evokes a sense of nostalgia while also being soothing. This zero-waste method uses leftover cooked rice to create a naturally creamy foundation. Jaggery, saffron, and cardamom give it a winter spin, warm the body, and boost the immune system. Perfect for those cold winter nights, this dessert tastes fancy yet is very easy to whip together.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 cupLeftover cooked rice
3 cupsFull‑fat milk
¼–½ cup Jaggery
½ tspCardamom powder
½ tspFresh grated ginger (optional)
A pinchSaffron strands
2 tbspAlmonds or cashews (chopped)
1 tbspRaisins
As neededPistachios (chopped)
OptionalRose petals