Phirni - rice pudding

Preparation

• Soak rice in about 2 cups of water for about 1 hour.
• Now drain the rice and grind it with as little water almost to a grainy texture.
• Take a thick bottomed pan and add milk and sugar.
• Mix it well and bring to a boil. Now add the freshly ground rice slowly stirring continuously as you do not want any lumps to form.
• Keeping it on medium flame stir until it starts to thicken. Almost takes 15-20 minutes.
• Now add the cardamom powder , slivered almonds and pistachios and mix well.
• Get it off the flame and pour it into the serving bowls. Garnish with almonds and pistachios.
• Chill it for a while and serve.