Firni (Afghan Cardamom Milk Pudding)
A silky set milk pudding scented with cardamom and rosewater, topped with chopped pistachios and chilled.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.48 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 183kcal
- 27.7gcarbs
- 19.6gof which sugars
- 5.2gfat
- 1.7gsaturates
- 6.3gprotein
- 0.9gfibre
- 0.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the cornflour with 150 ml of the cold milk in a small bowl until smooth.
- 2
Heat the rest of the milk with the sugar and cardamom in a pan over a medium heat until just steaming.
- 3
Whisk in the cornflour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 to 7 minutes, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
7 min - 4
Take off the heat and stir in the rosewater.
- 5
Pour into six small bowls or glasses and cool, then chill for at least 3 hours until set.
180 min - 6
Scatter over the chopped pistachios just before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
