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Firni

Firni - An Afghan Custard

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cold Whole Milk
  • 1/3 cup Cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cardomom
  • 1 - 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Pistachios optional
  • Slivered Almonds optional

Instructions

  • Start by measuring 2 cups whole milk.
  • Pour one and half cups into a sauce pan.
  • Then the last half cup, mix with 1/3 cup corn starch.
  • Then add that into the sauce pan with the rest of the milk.
  • Turn on Medium to High heat.
  • Make sure to stir constantly to avoid the milk sticking.
  • Then add sugar, ground cardomom, and the vanilla.
  • Then stir until it starts bubbling and thickens up like a cream of wheat.
  • Let it cool down in room temperature for 30 min then put it into the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
  • Garnish with some ground up pistachios and sliced almonds.

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