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Custard Apple Rice Pudding

Irresistible Custard Apple Rice Pudding for Festive Joy

A delightful Custard Apple Rice Pudding dessert that combines creamy phirni and sweet motichoor ladoos for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Phirni
  • 1 cup Short Grain Rice Can substitute other types of rice if blended properly.
  • 3 cups Whole Milk Can use almond or coconut milk for different flavor.
  • 1/3 cup Sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
  • 1 cup Custard Apple (Sitaphal) Pulp Can substitute ripe mango or lychee.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder Essential for authentic flavor.
For the Cups
  • 6 pieces Motichoor Ladoo Store-bought recommended for convenience.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Pistachios (slivered) Use roasted for deeper flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Pistachio Powder Sprinkle on top for presentation.
  • as needed Edible Gold Foil Optional for elegant touch.
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds Adds freshness and color.
  • a pinch Saffron Optional for aroma and flavor.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Molds

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Blend short grain rice with half a cup of whole milk until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, bring remaining milk to a simmer. Stir in rice paste and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat. Sweeten with sugar and fold in custard apple pulp and cardamom powder. Mix well.
  4. Pour phirni into a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Press ladoos into molds to form cups.
  6. Fill each ladoo cup with chilled phirni using a piping bag or spoon.
  7. Garnish with pistachio powder, slivered pistachios, and pomegranate seeds. Optionally add gold foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose quality rice for creamy texture and adjust sweetness as needed. Chill mixture for best results before assembling.

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