Apart from enhancing the flavour of food in a healthy way, turmeric can work wonders in a multifaceted manner. Eat sweets guilt free during diwali, as later detox with curcumin. Turmeric & Ginger has a long legacy of being used as a healing and reviving spice.

Ginger Turmeric Phirni

By Vaarunn Mishraa

Nov, 17th

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Servings
3 persons
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
5 - 7

Ingredients

  • Basmati Rice or any type of short grain rice
  • Milk, full cream
  • Sugar Substitute
  • Cardamom Powder
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Ginger, grated
  • Dry fruits, ( Cashewnut, Almonds, Pistachios)

Instructions

  • Firstly, soak 2 tbsp of basmati rice for 30 minutes.
  • Discard the water and blend rice to coarse paste. Keep aside.
  • Now in a large kadai boil 1 litre milk. Add grated ginger; boil for 5-10 mins further. Strain and again put back the milk on boiling further.
  • Stir occasionally, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Keep the flame on low or till milk thickens.
  • Now add in prepared coarse rice paste and add turmeric powder.
  • Stir continuously for 5 minutes. Else, lumps might form.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes stirring in between.
  • Boil the milk till the rice gets cooked completely
  • Further add sugar substitute.
  • Mix well till the milk thickens and turn creamy.
  • Add in cardamom powder and mix well.
  • Add in cardamom powder and mix well.

Notes/Tips

You please dilute the prepared rice paste with the cold milk before adding it to the boiling milk. It will prevent lump formation.