Peshawari Firni
Peshawari Firni is a traditional creamy, pudding-like dessert from Peshawar, Pakistan, made by slow-cooking ground rice with milk, sugar, and aromatic spices like cardamom. It is typically garnished with chopped pistachios, almonds, and sometimes edible silver leaf, giving it a rich, festive appearance. The dish is a beloved sweet treat often served during celebrations and special occasions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat due to its milk and sugar content, providing a quick energy boost. It is a good source of calcium and phosphorus from the milk, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike many Western puddings that use cornstarch, Firni's unique, slightly grainy texture comes from finely ground rice, making it a naturally gluten-free dessert. Its preparation is a slow, patient process of stirring to prevent lumps and achieve the perfect consistency, often considered a culinary skill.
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