Firni

Ingredients

• 6 cupswhole milk, 1 cup reserved for mixing with cornstarch
• 5 tbspcornstarch, whisked with 1 cup of the cold milk to make a slurry
• 1 1/2 cupssugar
• 1/2 tspground cardamom
• 1 tsprose water, optional per instructions
• 1 ozalmonds, a handful; sliced; for garnish
• 3 tbsppistachio, a handful; for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Pour 1 cup of cold milk into a small bowl, add the cornstarch and whisk until completely smooth with no lumps.

2. 2

   Pour the remaining 5 cups of milk into a non-stick saucepan. Add the sugar and cardamom (and rose water if using) and cook over medium heat, stirring.

3. 3

   Before the milk boils, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and pour into a large shallow serving bowl or individual dishes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with sliced almonds and pistachios just before serving.