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.
Stir occasionally, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Keep the flame on low or till milk thickens.
Now add in prepared coarse rice paste.
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 ¼ cup of sugar and 2 tbsp saffron milk.
Mix well till the milk thickens and turn creamy.
Add in cardamom powder and mix well.
Finally, serve chilled phirni garnished with few chopped nuts.
