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    Apple Phirni| How to make Apple Firni

    Posted on Nov 8, 2020 · Last Updated on Nov 9, 2023 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Apple Phirni is a Punjabi rice pudding made with Rice and Milk and flavored with Saffron strands. It is a royal dessert for festivals.

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    Apple Phirni

    Phirni is a Punjabi rice pudding made with Rice and Milk and flavored with Saffron. It is a must in North India for any festival. It can be prepared easily. As a healthy variation is has made the apple phirni and it is so delicious. Now let’s see how to prepare this Apple Phirni.

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    • What is Phirni
    • Apple Phirni
    • Difference between Kheer and Firni
    • Variations in Phirni
    • Serving Suggestions:
    • Similar Apple Recipes:
    • Apple Phirni Ingredients:
    • How to make Apple Phirni
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    What is Phirni

    Phirni is a rice pudding prepared with milk, Sugar, and Rice. It is very popular in Asian counties. Phirni is also referred to as firni in some places. It almost resembles Kheer but has few variations.

    Apple Phirni

    Giving the traditional phirni or firni a yummy twist by adding Apple. Fresh juicy apples added to phirni by grating. Milk is then slow-cooked until creamy. To the creamy milk grated apple and ground rice are added.

    Difference between Kheer and Firni

    Kheer and Phirni use almost the same main ingredients. In both, Milk and Rice are the main ingredients. But in kheer Rice is Whole in Phirni we grind and use the Rice.

    Also, Phirni has comparatively more nuts added. In Kheer we roast nuts in ghee and add. Also mostly it is raisins and cashew nuts. In phirni we use silvered or sliced Nuts. We don't roast nuts in ghee also.

    Variations in Phirni

    Instead of Rice, we can use Millets, Sabudana, Vermicelli, or even bulgar Wheat for the phirni. Similarly, in place of Apple, we can use other fruits like Mango, Pineapple.

    Serving Suggestions:

    Serve Apple Phirni as an after-meal dessert. Tastes best when served chilled.

    Similar Apple Recipes:

    • Apple Kheer
    • Fruit Custard with Apple
    • Apple Halwa
    Apple Phirni Recipe

    Apple Phirni Ingredients:

    Milk :

    Milk is the base in the kheer. Using Full fat Milk gives us a creamier Kheer, but definitely, you can use other varieties of Milk also. Try avoiding skimmed or low-fat milk.

    Apple :

    Apple gives a nice twist to phirni. Never use apple in Milk while it's hot. Let the milk cool down or let it becomes warm. Then add the grated apple. Adding apple to milk when it's hot might curdle the milk.

    Basmati Rice

    Add good quality Basmati rice. Rice gives a nice texture to the phirni.

    Sugar

    Usually refined white sugar is used in phirini. As we have to maintain the color. If you are ready to compromise on that, We can also use country sugar or Jaggery can. In case you are preparing phirni for diabetes person try using stevia or any diabetes-friendly sweeteners.

    Ghee & Cardamom powder

    We saute the grated apple in ghee and use, Also cardamom powder for flavor.

    Saffron

    All north Indian dessert has saffron in it. It makes the dessert extra rich. Also the least saffron color.

    How to make Apple Phirni

    1.    Take the basmati Rice and pulse them twice such that the rice gain breaks down but not blend it to form a powder. Now soak them in Water till the milk comes to a boil.

    Step 1 - Apple Firni Recipe

    2.    Grate the apple and fry them in ghee till the moisture content is completely evaporated and the apple becomes soft, now allow them to cool. Meanwhile bring the milk to boil.

    Step 2 - Apple Firni Recipe

    3.    Now add in the pulsed basmati Rice and cook till the rice is fully done, next add in the saffron strands.

    Step 3 - Apple Firni Recipe

      4.    Mix well and simmer so that the phirni turn light golden in colour. Add in the required sugar and cardamom powder and mix well.

    Step 4 - Apple Phirni Recipe

     5.    Finally switch off the flame and allow it to chilled, once it comes to room temperature add in the ghee sautéed apple mixture and mix well. Serve chilled by garnishing with nuts of your choice.

    Step 5 - Apple Phirni Recipe

      Refrigerate the prepared phirni and serve chilled. 

    Apple Phirni Recipe

     Garnish with nuts and serve chilled.

    Apple Phirni Recipe

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    Apple Phirni | Apple Firni

    Phirni is a Punjabi rice pudding made with Rice and Milk and flavoured with Saffron. It is a must in North India for any festival 
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 336kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    • 2 Apple
    • 4 cups Milk
    • ¼ cup Basmati Rice
    • ¾ cup Sugar
    • 10 strands Saffron
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • ½ tsp Cardamom powder
    • Nuts to garnish

    Instructions 

    • Take the basmati Rice and pulse them twice such that the rice gain breaks down but not blend it to form a powder .Now soak them in Water till the milk comes to a boil.
    • Grate the apple and fry them in ghee till the moisture content is completely evaporated and the apple becomes soft, now allow them to cool. Meanwhile bring the milk to boil.
    • Now add in the pulsed basmati Rice and cook till the rice is fully done, next add in the saffron stands.
    • Mix well and simmer so that the phirni turn light golden in colour .Add in the required sugar and cardamom powder and mix well.
    • Finally switch off the flame and allow it to chilled, once it comes to room temperature add in the ghee sautéed apple mixture and mix well. Serve chilled by garnishing with nuts of your choice.

    Notes

    •  You can also add Rose water for a nice flavour.
    •  Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.5g | Protein: 7.3g | Fat: 9.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 48.1g | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

    Note: This post is originally from 2017. I have updated with a new Recipe card.

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