Firni with pistachio garnish
Firni is a creamy, fragrant rice pudding from the Indian subcontinent, traditionally set in earthenware pots and garnished with chopped pistachios. Its smooth texture comes from ground rice simmered with milk, sugar, and aromatic spices like cardamom.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is primarily a source of carbohydrates from sugar and rice, with a moderate amount of fat and protein from the milk. A single serving provides a good dose of calcium and phosphorus, with a calorie count typically ranging between 250-350 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.25 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Firni is unique for its cooling properties in Ayurveda and is often served chilled during hot months or as a digestive after a heavy meal. The use of earthenware (shikora) is believed to impart an earthy aroma and help set the pudding.
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