--- title: "Thandai Phirni Recipe" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-phirni/ date: 2025-02-11 modified: 2026-06-25 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Thandai Phirni is an interesting twist on the traditional Phirni recipe with homemade Thandai powder. Here is how to make it." categories: - "Holi" - "Indian" - "Indian Gluten Free" - "Indian Sweets & desserts" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thandai-Phirni-2-3.jpg word_count: 555 --- # Thandai Phirni Recipe **Thandai phirni** is an interesting twist on the [traditional phirni recipe](https://www.whiskaffair.com/kesar-phirni-recipe/), featuring [homemade thandai powder](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-masala-powder/). This Indian dessert comes together with just **6 ingredients**. It is a great dessert to make for Holi. Not just Holi, but you can also serve this flavored phirni for other festivals and special occasions. Here is how to make it. If you love thandai like me, try a few other thandai-flavored recipes: [thandai shahi tukra](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-shahi-tukra/), [thandai kheer](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-kheer/), [thandai syrup](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-syrup-recipe/), and [thandai rabri](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-rabdi/). ![A bowl of creamy Indian Thandai Phirni garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, rose petals, and cashews sits on a decorative metal tray with scattered nuts atop a rustic burlap mat.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thandai-Phirni-2-1-1200x1800.jpg) ## Quick Look: Thandai Phirni **Soaking Time:** 30 minutes **Prep Time:** 5 minutes **Cook Time:** 40 minutes **Chilling Time:** 4 hours **Total Time:** 5 hours 15 minutes **Servings:** 6 people **Calories:** Approx. 260 per serving **Dietary Info:** Vegetarian, gluten-free. 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Here is how to make it. Prep Time5 minutes minsCook Time40 minutes minsSoaking and chilling4 hours hrs 30 minutes minsTotal Time5 hours hrs 15 minutes mins Course: DessertCuisine: Fusion, IndianDiet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian Servings: 6 people Calories: 260kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 3 tablespoons long-grain basmati rice - 1 teaspoon ghee - 1 and ½ liters whole milk (full-fat milk)- 15-20 strands saffron soaked in 2 tbsp milk, optional- 3 tablespoons Thandai powder- ¼ cup sugar or to tasteUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Rinse the rice well with water and soak it in ½ cup of water for 30 minutes.- Drain the water and add the rice to the small jar of a blender.- Add 2-3 tbsp of water and blend to make a coarse paste. Set it aside.- Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan over medium heat.- Once the ghee is hot, add the milk to the pan and bring it to a boil.- Stir frequently to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pan.- Once the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low.- Add the ground rice, thandai powder, and saffron soaked in milk and cook on low heat till the milk is reduced to half and the phirni has thickened (35-40 minutes).- The consistency of phirni is like that of a thick custard. It is thicker than kheer.- Stir at regular intervals to avoid scorching.- Keep scraping the sides of the pan frequently and add the solidified milk back to the pan.- Keep in mind that phirni will thicken some more once cooled.- Once the phirni has thickened to the right consistency, remove the pan from the heat.- Transfer the phirni in terracotta pots (or regular bowls) and chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.- Garnish with almond and pistachio slivers, and dried rose petals.- Serve chilled. ### Nutrition Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 1mg