Afghan Firnee

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed
  • 1 -2 tablespoon finely ground pistachios

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix the cornstarch with enough milk to make a smooth paste.
  2. 2
    Heat remaining milk until hot, but not boiling.
  3. 3
    Add the sugar, whisking constantly (very important to the end result!), and add the cardamom seeds.
  4. 4
    When the milk is hot and the sugar is completely dissolved, slowly add the cornstarch paste, again, whisking constantly.
  5. 5
    Bring the mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle pistachio over top.

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