Afghan Yummy Food

Delicious and Yummy Afghan Food Recipes

You are here: Home / afghani desserts / Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding)

afghani desserts

Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding)

Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding) is a creamy, sweet, and comforting dessert enjoyed in many Afghan homes. While this dessert is popular around the world, each culture has its own unique twist. In Afghan cuisine, the key ingredient is always cardamom. It gives the pudding its signature flavor and aroma.

Shir Berenj can be served warm or cold, often paired with a cup of cardamom tea. For best results, be sure to use pudding rice instead of regular basmati rice. The core ingredients are simple: rice, milk, cardamom, and sugar. Other additions are optional, but whatever you do, don’t skip the cardamom. It’s what makes this dish truly Afghan and adds both flavor and health benefits.

Jump to Recipe
Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding)
Print Recipe

Ingredients needed to make Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding)

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.

Ingredients needed to make Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding)
PrintPrint

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Water

  • 1/2 Cup, Pudding Rice

  • 1tbsp, Minced Cardamom

  • 1/2 Cup, Sugar

  • 1/4 Cup, White Almonds

  • 1 tbsp, Vegetable Oil

  • Minced Pistachio

How to make Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding)

PrintPrint

Directions

  • Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil, then add the pudding rice.
  • Let it boil on medium heat until the rice becomes soft.
  • Add milk and stir well to combine.
  • Add minced cardamom and stir thoroughly to blend the flavor evenly.
  • Let it simmer and continue stirring until the milk is fully absorbed into the rice.
  • Add sugar and stir well until it is fully dissolved and evenly mixed.
  • Add white almonds and mix well until they are evenly distributed throughout the pudding.
  • Add a bit of vegetable oil and stir gently to give the pudding a smooth, shiny finish.
  • Wrap a cloth around the lid and cover the pot tightly. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend and the pudding thicken.
  • Once ready, serve it on a plate, either hot or cold, depending on your preference.
  • Sprinkle minced pistachios on top and serve with hot tea.
Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding)

Did you enjoy making this delicious pudding? Try your hand at a savory recipe next to balance out the sweetness.