Step 1
Wash and soak samak rice for 30 minutes
Step 2
Drain and grind it coarsely (like phirni texture).
Step 3
Heat milk in a pan and bring to a boil
Step 4
Add ground samak rice and cook on low flame
Step 5
Stir continuously to avoid lumps
Step 6
Cook till thick and creamy.
Step 7
In another pan, add 2–3 tbsp sugar with 2 tbsp water
Step 8
Cook on medium flame until it turns golden brown (caramel).
Step 9
Slowly pour caramel into the phirni (be careful, it may bubble).
Step 10
Mix well to get a rich caramel flavor.
Step 11
Add remaining sugar, cardamom, and saffron
Step 12
In ghee, roast dry fruits and add to phirni.
Step 13
Let it cool and refrigerate for 1–2 hours
Step 14
Serve chilled, garnished with nuts
