Kewra Phirni
by Tarla Dalal
Kewra essence is a flavouring substance extracted from the flower of the Pandanus or screw pine tree. An irresistible flavour, it is commonly used in north India and Pakistan, as well as in places like Australia and the Pacific Islands, where the trees are found in large numbers. This Kewra Phirni is nothing but traditional milk and rice phirni flavoured with kewra essence, which gives it an exotic and rich touch.
Kewra Phirni recipe - How to make Kewra Phirni
Soaking time: 1 hour Setting Time: 1 hour Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
4 cups full-fat milk
5 tbsp long grained rice (basmati)
1/4 cup sugar
5 to 6 drops of kewda essence
For The Garnish
1 tbsp pistachio slivers
- Method
- Soak the rice in a small bowl using enough water for about 1 hour.
- Drain all the water and grind the rice in a mixer to a coarse mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl and add ½ cup of cold milk to the rice, mix well till smooth.
- Boil the remaining 3½ cups of milk in a deep non-stick pan, add the rice-milk mixture, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Remove from the flame and allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Add the kewra essence and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve chilled garnished with pistachio slivers.
| Energy | 332 cal |
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 13.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Vitamin A | 320 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 12.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 421.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 51.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 284 mg |
| Sodium | 38.8 mg |
| Potassium | 197.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
If you want to try some other type of desert, something different from the chocolates and fruits, then you should try this North Indian delicacy. It is sweet yet not so sweet. Its perfect!