Mango Phirni Recipe – Creamy Indian Mango Rice Pudding
Mango Phirni is a rich, creamy, and refreshing Indian dessert made with ground rice, milk, sugar, and seasonal mango pulp. A summer favorite, this mango rice pudding is traditionally served chilled in earthen pots and garnished with nuts and saffron. It’s perfect for festivals, family dinners, or as a delightful make-ahead dessert
What is Phirni?
Phirni is a traditional Indian dessert made with ground rice, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom. It is a creamy rice pudding typically served chilled, often in small earthen pots. Phirni is popular during festivals and special occasions across India, especially in the northern regions.
How is Phirni different from regular rice pudding?
Unlike regular rice pudding, which uses whole rice grains, phirni is made with ground rice. This gives it a smoother, creamier texture, making it unique compared to other rice-based desserts.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Mango Phirni
- ✅ Made with fresh mango pulp
- ✅ Naturally gluten-free
- ✅ Simple ingredients
- ✅ Make-ahead friendly
- ✅ Perfect for summer and festive occasions
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Essential Ingredients required for Mango Phirni Recipe
Milk: Use full cream milk to make this dessert. Vegans may also make phirni with plant-based milk preferably cashew milk.
Rice: Basmati rice is recommended for making phirni because it’s more fragrant than the other varieties. But you can also make it other rice varieties too.
Mango puree: Both fresh homemade and canned mango puree can be used.
Sugar: I have used granulated white sugar which is generally used in Indian desserts, you can use any other sweetener of your choice
Cardamom powder: Ground green cardamom- an essential flavouring ingredient of almost every Indian dessert. Optional but recommended.
Nuts: Generally, finely chopped pistachios are added to Phirni. I have used pistachios and almonds, you can also use cashew nuts.
Garnishing Ingredients: Mango phirni can be garnished with chopped nuts, chopped mango, and dried rose petals. You can also use saffron strands and chandi ki varak (edible silver leaves) to garnish it.
How to Make Phirni(Aam ki Phirni) step by step with photo
Prepare Mango Puree
To make mango puree at home, follow these simple steps:
Peel the mango and cut the flesh off the seed.
Chop the mango into small pieces.
Blend the pieces in a blender or food processor until smooth.
If the puree is too thick, you can add a small amount of water to achieve the desired consistency.
Optionally, strain the puree to remove any fiber if you prefer a smoother texture.
Soak and Grind Rice: Wash& Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Drain and grind it coarsely in a blender with a few tablespoons of water.
Boil Milk: In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer.
Add Rice Paste: Gradually add the rice paste to the boiling milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Cook Until Thick: Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens (about 10-15 minutes).
Flavor the Phirni: Add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron (optional) to the thickened phirni. Stir well and let it cool.
Add Mango Pulp: Once the phirni has cooled to room temperature, fold in the mango pulp.
Chill and Serve: Pour the Mango phirni into small bowls garnish with Mango cubes, pistachios or almonds, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Tips & Suggestions Related Mango Phirni
- Always use a sweet and non-fibrous variety of mango to make desserts.
- We can use fresh or canned mango puree in this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener based on your taste preference and the sweetness of the mangoes.
- We can use basmati rice or any fragrant variety of Indian rice.
- Don’t make a fine paste of rice. It should be coarsely ground- the texture should be like semolina.
- Add mango puree only once the phirni reaches room temperature.
You can use condensed milk to the Phirni for a more creamy texture and skip the sugar.
FAQs Related to Mango Phirni
Can we add mango pulp to hot milk?
No, we can’t add hot milk to phirni. The milk will curdle due to the sourness of the mango.
Which mango is best for Phirni?
You can use any variety of mango, but it must be ripe, sweet, pulpy and without fibres. Also, don’t use a very fibrous mango, Do not use a sour mango to make phirni.Serving Suggestions
Phirni is always served chilled, so keep it in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours and take it out just before serving.
Garnish it with chopped mangoes, nuts, saffron strands or rose petals to make it even more delicious
🥣 Storing Suggestions
Refrigerate in an airtight container once cooled.
Consume within 1–2 days for best taste.
Serve chilled; do not reheat the Mango Phirni.
Avoid freezing as it alters texture.
Store away from strong-smelling foods to retain mango aroma.
Serving Suggestions
- Mango Phirni is always served chilled, so keep it in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours and take it out just before serving.
- Garnish it with chopped mangoes, nuts, saffron strands or rose petals to make it even more delicious.
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Mango(Aam) Phirni Recipe
Materials
- 1.5 Cup Ripe mangoes pulp
- Pinch of Saffron dissolved in warm milk
- 1/2 cup Rice
- 4 cups Milk
- Sugar or condensed milk to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped mango
- Blanched and sliced Pistachios as per choice
- Blanched and sliced Almonds as per choice
Instructions
- Soak the rice for 30 minutes.
- Drain the water completely and grind it to a coarse paste.
- Dilute the paste with little water and keep it ready.
- Boil the milk over medium flame.
- Add the rice paste in the milk while stirring the milk continuously to prevent lumps.
- Stir continuously over low heat until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the sugar or condensed milk and stir continuously till the sugar dissolves completely.
- Allow the phirni to cool to room temperature.
- Add mango pulp and saffron into the Phirni.
- Mix it well and refrigerate it.
- Garnish with chopped mangoes and nuts and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe Alphonso or Kesar mangoes for a richer flavor.
- This recipe can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Mango phirni can be garnished with saffron or dried fruits like cashews or almonds for extra flavor and texture.
🥄Final Thought
Mango Phirni is best enjoyed fresh and chilled. For the richest flavor and creamy texture, store it properly in the fridge and consume within a day or two. Let the vibrant taste of mango shine through every spoonful!
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