Rose Water Ferni with Saffron and Pistachios
Ferni is a smooth milk pudding thickened with rice flour. It needs only a saucepan and steady stirring. This version keeps the sweetness modest and finishes with rose water, a saffron swirl and crisp pistachio slivers, a simple dessert to serve warm or chilled.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Notes
- Plus chilling
In this recipe
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | From Moayeri |
|---|---|---|
| Whole milk | 600 ml | |
| Fine rice flour | 40 g | |
| Sugar | 45 g | |
| Rose water | 2 tsp | View product |
| Ground cardamom seeds | a pinch | View product |
| Saffron threads, optional | 0.05 g | View product |
| Pistachio slivers | 15 g | View product |
| Almond slivers, optional | 10 g | View product |
| Ground cinnamon, optional | a pinch | View product |
Use the listed weights where possible. One tablespoon is 15 ml and one teaspoon is 5 ml. Optional additions and alternatives are marked in the table.
Ingredients from Moayeri
Choose the ingredients you need for your batch. Some cards are optional additions or alternatives, as marked above.
Rose Water
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Dried Cardamom
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Sliced Pistachio
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Slivered Almonds
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Method
Mix while cold
Whisk the rice flour into 150 ml cold milk until completely smooth. Add the remaining milk and sugar. Starting cold is the easiest way to prevent flour lumps.
Thicken gently
Place over medium-low heat and stir continuously, including the corners of the pan. When small bubbles appear and the mixture coats a spoon, lower the heat and cook for another 3–5 minutes.
Add fragrance
Stir in rose water and cardamom. If using saffron, crush it and steep in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes, then mix with a few spoonfuls of the cooked pudding.
Portion and finish
Divide the plain pudding between four bowls and swirl in the saffron portion. Serve warm, or cool briefly and refrigerate. Add pistachio and optional almond slivers just before serving to preserve their crunch.
Helpful tips
- Use fine rice flour rather than ground uncooked rice with a coarse texture.
- Stop cooking while slightly looser than the final texture you want; it firms on cooling.
- If a skin is unwanted, cover the surface directly with suitable food wrap while chilling.
FAQs
Can I skip saffron?
Yes. The white rose water version is delicious on its own; the saffron swirl is optional.
Why is my pudding grainy?
Coarse flour, insufficient cooking or lumps can cause it. Whisk the flour into cold milk first and keep stirring on gentle heat.
Ready to serve
For a tidy dessert tray, use matching bowls and add the nuts at the last moment. Serve small portions after a rich meal.