Rabri (Thickened Saffron Milk)
Whole milk simmered for an hour until thick, creamy and layered with soft sheets of malai, scented with saffron.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.53 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pour the milk into the widest heavy pan you have. Bring to the boil over a medium heat, then reduce to a steady simmer.
- 2
As a skin forms on top, push it gently to the side of the pan. Keep doing this and stirring occasionally for about 1 hour.
60 min - 3
When the milk has reduced to about a third and is thick and creamy, stir in the sugar, ground cardamom and saffron.
5 min - 4
Cook for 5 more minutes, then take off the heat and stir in the rose water and all the skin from the sides.
- 5
Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours. Rabri thickens as it cools.
- 6
Serve cold in small bowls, scattered with rose petals.
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.
