World Flavors Cookbook

Firnee (Afghan Cardamom Milk Pudding)

A delicate, set milk pudding flavored with cardamom and rose water, topped with crushed pistachios — served at Afghan celebrations.

Cuisine: Afghanistan

Ingredients

• 1L whole milk
• 80g cornstarch
• 120g sugar
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp rose water
• Crushed pistachios and slivered almonds to garnish

Instructions

1. Mix cornstarch with 200ml cold milk until smooth.
2. Heat remaining milk with sugar and cardamom until nearly boiling.
3. Pour in cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly.
4. Cook until thickened and smooth (about 8-10 minutes).
5. Add rose water. Pour into shallow dishes.
6. Cool until set. Refrigerate.
7. Top with pistachios and almonds before serving.