METHOD
Soak the rice in water for 30 mins and then drain

Heat milk in a thick bottomed pan..when the milk becomes warm,take 1tbsp from it in a bowl..stir the saffron strands in this warm milk and keep aside

Let the milk reach to a boil then lower the flame and add the rice,stir and add sugar also on a low to medium flame cook the rice in the milk

Soaked almonds for 30 mins.then peel them and slice the almonds

When the rice is almost cooked,add the almonds,cardamom powder and saffron dissolved milk

Stir and cook for 5-6 mins or till the phirni thickness

Garnish with the remaining chopped almonds slices

Cover the bowls and once cooled, refrigerate the PHIRNI