Description
Healthy Oats Phirni recipe — a lighter, high-fiber twist on the traditional Indian dessert, a perfect for a wholesome treat
Ingredients
- Rolled oats – ¼ cup
- Low-fat milk – 2 cups
- stevia – 1½ to 2 tbsp (as per taste)
- Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
- Chopped almonds/pistachios – 1 tbsp
- Rose water – ½ tsp (optional)
- Saffron strands – few (optional, for aroma & color)
Instructions
- Roast the oats in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
- Grind them coarsely once cooled (like fine semolina).
- Boil milk in a pan, then add the ground oats gradually while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Add stevia (turn off the heat before adding to prevent curdling). Stir well.
- Mix in cardamom powder, rose water, and saffron.
- Pour into small bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish with chopped nuts before serving
Notes
- Can use unsweetened almond or oat milk for a vegan version.
- Can replace jaggery with dates puree for natural sweetness.
- Add a pinch of turmeric for color and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 190kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
