Kesar Phirni with Crushed Almonds

Ingredients:

• ½ cup basmati rice, soaked
• 4 cups milk
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 pinch saffron threads, soaked in warm milk
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp crushed almonds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Drain the soaked rice and grind to a coarse paste.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring milk to a boil and add the rice paste, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
3. Once the mixture thickens, add sugar, saffron milk, and cardamom powder.
4. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the phirni reaches a pudding-like consistency.
5. Pour into serving bowls, garnish with crushed almonds, and chill before serving.