Firni
Firni from Afghanistan.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- —
- Rest
- 1 hr
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Firni is listed as dessert from Afghanistan. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
7 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Milk1.4 l
- Sugar355 ml
- Ground cardamom2½ ml
- Rose water4.9 ml
- Almondto taste
- Pistachiosto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Pour 1 cup of milk into a small bowl, add the cornstarch and whisk them well until smooth.
Step 2
Pour the rest of the milk into a non-stick saucepan, adding the sugar and cardamom (and rosewater, if desired) whilst cooking over medium heat.
Step 3
Before it starts to boil, slowly add the milk and cornstarch mixture to the pan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture increases in thickness.
Step 4
Take the pan off the heat and pour into a large shallow serving bowl. Let it cool at room temperature, and then put in the refrigerator for about 1 – 2 hours.
60 min
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle your Firni with sliced almonds and pistachios and serve!
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 808 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 162.4 g
- Fat
- 12.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 6.9 g
- Fibre
- 0.8 g
- Sugar
- 94.9 g
- Sodium
- 165 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Milk
- Tree nuts
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
- No structured substitutions for this dish yet.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Firni take?
1 hr 15 min all in — 15 min prep, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Tree nuts. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
1½ cup of Sugar.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.