Leftover Rice Barfi

Ingredients

• 2 cup leftover rice
• 1.5 cups milk or as required
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1/8 tsp saffron
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp almond flakes

Steps

1. In a mixer jar, combine leftover cooked rice, milk and sugar. Blend until smooth or slightly coarse, according to the texture you prefer.
2. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the prepared rice-milk mixture. Cook on medium flame, stirring frequently to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom.Continue cooking until the mixture gradually thickens and loses its excess moisture.
3. Add saffron strands, cardamom powder and almond flakes. You can also add chopped cashews, pistachios or other dry fruits of your choice. Mix well and continue cooking.
4. Cook until the mixture becomes thick like a soft mass and starts leaving the sides of the pan. This is the right stage for setting the barfi.
5. Grease a plate or tray with a little ghee. Transfer the hot mixture into it and spread evenly. Let it come to room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours until completely set. Once firm, cut into your desired shape—squares, diamonds or rectangles.
6. Garnish with a few extra almond flakes or pistachios, if desired. Your delicious Rice Barfi is ready! ♻️🍚