Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Boondi Batter

   In a bowl, combine besan, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add water and whisk continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter of pouring consistency.

2. 2.Fry Boondi

   Transfer the prepared batter into a piping bag with a small hole. Heat oil in a deep pan. Pipe small droplets of batter into the hot oil to form boondi. Fry until the boondi turns golden and crispy. Remove from oil and set aside.

3. 3.Prepare Sugar Syrup

   In a separate kadai (wok), add sugar and water. Heat the mixture, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves and a syrup forms. Add saffron strands and a few drops of orange food color or saffron water to the syrup.

4. 4.Combine Boondi and Syrup

   Add the crispy fried boondi to the hot sugar syrup. Mix well until the boondi absorbs all the syrup. Turn off the flame and let the mixture cool down completely.

5. 5.Prepare Rice Paste for Phirni

   Soak rice in milk for some time (not specified in video, but implied for blending). Blend the soaked rice and milk into a smooth paste.

6. 6.Cook Phirni Base

   In a deep pan, add milk, sugar, and custard apple pulp. Cook on a low flame, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to heat up and combine.

7. 7.Thicken Phirni

   Add the prepared rice paste to the milk and custard apple mixture. Continue to stir constantly on low heat until the phirni thickens to a creamy consistency.

8. 8.Flavor Phirni

   Add cardamom powder and pistachio slivers to the thickened phirni. Mix well. Turn off the flame and let the phirni cool down.

9. 9.Prepare Phirni for Piping

   Once the sitaphal phirni has cooled, transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.

10. 10.Assemble Motichoor Cups

    Take a cookie cutter mold (or a small metal cup). Spoon the prepared motichoor into the mold and gently press to form a compact base. Create a small hollow in the center of the motichoor. Carefully remove the mold.

11. 11.Pipe Phirni

    Pipe the sitaphal phirni into the hollow center of the motichoor cup in a decorative swirl pattern.

12. 12.Garnish and Serve

    Garnish each Sitaphal Phirni Motichoor Cup with additional pistachio slivers, saffron strands, and edible gold foil. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing dessert.