Mango Phirni (Indian Rice Pudding with Mangoes) is a delicious fruity twist on the classic Phirni recipe. A beautiful combination of rice, milk, and mangoes, this Indian dessert is a must-try in summer (vegetarian, gluten-free).
Here are some mango recipes that you may like – Mango Matho, Mango Ice Cream, Mango Mastani, Mango Lassi, Mango Shrikhand, Mango Falooda, Aamras, and Mango Raita.
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About Mango Phirni
Mango Phirni (Indian Rice Pudding with Mangoes) is an Indian pudding made using rice, milk, and mango pulp. It is a fruity twist on the popular Indian dessert Phirni where mango puree is added to the ready dessert.
As mangoes are freshly available in summer, it is the best time to try this mango-flavored Indian rice pudding. However, you can make it year-round using canned puree.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled and can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Ingredients
Milk – Use whole milk (full-fat milk) to make rich and creamy phirni.
To make this recipe vegan and dairy-free, you can replace dairy milk with plant-based milk like almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, etc.
Rice – I prefer to use basmati rice, but you can also opt for any flavorful white rice.
Mango Puree – Try using Indian mangoes to make the puree for the best flavor. You can get them in Indian grocery stores during summer. You can also use canned mango pulp which is also available in the stores or even online.
Sugar – Adjust the amount of sugar depending on how sweet you want the phirni to be. If the mangoes are sweet enough, you can skip adding sugar too.
You can replace the sugar with the sweetener of your choice like honey, maple syrup, etc. Sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit are also fine.
Saffron – Saffron soaked in milk gives a beautiful yellow tinge to mango phirni recipe along with a subtle flavor.
Use slivered almonds, pistachios, and cashews to garnish mango phirni along with mango pieces and dried rose petals.
You can also add some cardamom powder or rose water to flavor the phirni.
How To Make Mango Phirni
Rinse ¼ cup white rice 2-3 times with water and soak it in 1 cup of water for an hour.
Drain the water and add the rice to a blender. Blend to make a coarse paste.
Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat.
When the ghee is hot and shimmery, add 1 liter of whole milk (full fat milk) to the pot and bring the milk to a boil. Stir frequently throughout cooking to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pan.
Once the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low.
Add the coarse rice paste and 1 pinch of saffron strands to the pot and cook until the phirni is reduced (40-45 minutes). Stir frequently.
Keep scraping the sides of the pan at regular intervals and add the solidified milk back to the pan.
Note – The ready phini has a thick custard-like consistency. It is thicker than the kheer and thinner than rabdi.
Once the phirni has reached the desired thickness, add ¼ cup sugar and cook for a minute.
Remove the pan from the heat and cover it with a lid to prevent the formation of a cream layer (malai) on top. Let the phirni cool down to room temperature.
Once cooled, add 1 cup mango puree to it and mix well.
Check for sugar and add more if needed. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
Transfer mango phirni to small earthen bowls (or normal bowls) and cover with cling wrap. Refrigerate for 5-6 hours. Garnish with slivered pistachios, dried rose petals, and mango cubes, and serve chilled.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make it using condensed milk, cook the phirni as mentioned below in the recipe. Once the milk is reduced to half and the rice is properly cooked, add ½ tin of sweetened condensed milk and skip adding the sugar.
Cook until phirni reaches the desired consistency. Then add mango puree once it cools down and give it a mix.
To make a vegan option, replace dairy milk with any plant-based milk and skip using ghee in the recipe.
Serving Suggestions
Phirni is traditionally served in individual earthen pots (bowls) called shakore or kasore. The bowl absorbs the extra moisture making the phirni even more creamy and thick.
But if earthen or clay pots are not available, you can definitely serve it in a regular serving bowl.
Make sure to garnish mango phirni with slivered dry fruits, rose petals, and mango cubes before serving. Phirni is best served chilled so make it a few hours prior to serving.
Storage Suggestions
Aam Phirni will keep good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Keep it covered otherwise, it will absorb the fridge smell and will not taste good.
You can also freeze it for up to a month. Thaw and serve.
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Mango Phirni Recipe (Indian Rice Pudding with Mangoes)
Ingredients
- 1 litre whole milk (full-fat milk)
- ¼ cup raw white rice
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 1 pinch saffron strands
- ¼ cup sugar (or to taste)
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- Rinse rice 2-3 times with water and soak it in 1 cup of water for an hour.
- Drain the water and add the rice to a blender. Blend to make a coarse paste.
- Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat.
- When the ghee is hot and shimmery, add milk to the pot and bring the milk to a boil. Stir frequently throughout cooking to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pan.
- Once the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low.
- Add the coarsely ground rice and saffron to the pot and cook until the phirni is reduced (40-45 minutes). Stir frequently.
- Keep scraping the sides of the pan at regular intervals and add the solidified milk back to the pan.
- Note – The ready phini has a thick custard-like consistency. It is thicker than the kheer and thinner than rabdi.
- Once the phirni has reached the desired thickness, add sugar and cook for a minute. You can adjust the amount of sugar as per your taste.
- Remove the pan from the heat and cover it with a lid to prevent the formation of a cream layer (malai) on top. Let the phirni cool down to room temperature.
- Once cooled, add mango puree to it and mix well.
- Check for sugar and add more if needed.
- Transfer mango phirni to earthen bowls (or normal bowls) and cover with cling wrap. Refrigerate for 5-6 hours. Garnish with slivered pistachios, dried rose petals, and mango cubes, and serve chilled.
Rekha Vengalil
Lovely! Awesome pics too
Madhavi K
looks too good!
Alok Singhal
Looks amazing, something I should ask wifey to treat me with ?
Swati
Looks yum Neha ! Absolutely love your site 🙂
msnehamathur
Thnx 🙂
Neeta
Yes it was super I never used ghee n I topped with chopped mangoes
Neha Mathur
Awesome
Shweta
The phirni turned out to be absolutely delicious. I am not a dessert person but make for my husband who absolutely loved it and gave it 5 stars. 👌
Neha Mathur
Awesome 🙂