Quinoa phirni with caramel flavour

Name: Quinoa phirni with caramel flavour
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa; 2 cup full fat Milk; 2 +1/2 cup water to cook quinoa; 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons more to caramelise; 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder; 1 cup Whipped cream; 1 tablespoon Ghee; 1/4 cup crushed Nuts of your choice; 1 pinch Salt

Sabrina Yasmin @barak_kitchen

Riyadh

#deepawali
Firni is a traditional Indian dessert served during special occasions. The main ingredients of firni are ground rice, milk, and dry fruits.This time I made a special firni with superfood quinoa.Quinoa has nutty flavour and so it's good idea to make phirni with this highly nutritious food. I enhanced it's flavour by adding some caramelized sugar to it. I also use a special ingredient to make the firni light and fluffy. I am sure, you will love this special dessert.

Sabrina Yasmin @barak_kitchen

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 cupQuinoa
2 cupfull fat Milk
2+1/2 cup water to cook quinoa
1/2 cup+ 3 tablespoons more to caramelise
1/2 teaspoonCardamom powder
1 cupWhipped cream
1 tablespoonGhee
1/4 cupcrushed Nuts of your choice
1 pinchSalt

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Steps

1

Wash and rinse quinoa under running water to remove any bitterness from the grains.
2

Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan.
3

Add in the rinsed quinoa and stir fry for about 5 minutes in medium heat. You will get a nice aroma from the pan.
4

When nice aroma starts emitting, add hot water to the pan, also add a pinch of salt and cook.
5

When quinoa becomes soft and water almost dries out, add milk and sugar.
6

Boil for 4-5 minutes to reduce the milk. Add cardamom powder.
7

In the meantime add granulated sugar and water in a pan and bring to heat. Don't stir or touch the mixture.
8

When the mixture changes colour to light golden brown(that means sugar caramelizes), transfer the mixture to the firni immediately.
9

Give phirni a good mix and remove from heat to cool down.
10

When quinoa firni cools down to room temperature, add whipped cream.
11

Also add in crushed nuts. I have only walnuts in my pantry. So I used them, you can add in any nuts of your choice.
12

Mix them nicely so that cream incorporates to firni. Transfer to a serving bowl and keep in the refrigerator to chill. You can also serve them in room temperature.