Bakhtiari Kebab

We have different puddings in Iran, like Shir Berenj  ( milk and rice), Sholle Zard (saffron and rice), Ferni ( rice pudding),  but among all deserts in Iran Isfahan ,Ferni is different.  It is served cold or warm depending on the season and mostly served in winter, hot and warm. It is one of the most favorite meals in Isfahan and big shops prepare and serve it in the cold winters of Isfahan in the heart of the desert. In the cold morning it is a very rich and delicious breakfast and in the afternoon it is a very good supper. Local tourists love it and recommend it to other tourists to taste it. The vase of Ferni is ground rice and little milk. So let us start a genuine Ferni but never forget to taste it in Isfahan.

The main ingredients of ferni

1-      Ground rice………. ………………………...…...….3 large spoons
2-      Water…………………………………………...…….1 cup
3-      Milk ………………………………………………......1 cup
4-      Grape or dates thick syrup………………….……. On large spoon
5-      Starch ………………………………………...……. 2 large spoon
6-      Cardamom, rose water, chopped pistachio ……. Adequate.

Recipe of ferni

1-      Poor well fine grounded rice in a proper pan and stir it with a wooden spoon until the rice dissolves in milk and a good mixture is achieved.
2-      On a low flame, warm the mixture until boiling.
3-      In a vessel add water to starch and stir it until the mixture get milk color
4-      Add water, starch and milk together and stir until the mixture binds properly. Do this step very slowly. 
5-      Add rose water and cardamom to the mixture.
6-      Some people add grape thick syrup or decorate it with fruit syrup like date and grape after cooling down and add some pistachio or almond powder.
7-      Some people serve it Hot or cold, it depends on you to choose the way of serving Ferni.
8-      Because Ferni after cooling down is thicker, be careful not to over boil it and turn off the flame at a specific time. By experience you can find out the best time.
Ferni is a very popular, tasty and full of energy pudding. The taste of syrup and rose water inside is a good experience. So next time you are visiting Isfahan, never forget to taste Ferni. Sanapersian looking forward to sharing the taste of Ferni with you. So plan your next visit to Isfahan in winter to taste Isfahan Ferni.