For preparing Kashmiri phirni, first soak rice in water for 30 minutes. Grind rice adding little water to a fine paste. Keep this aside.
Boil milk and simmer for a few minutes.
Dissolve the rice paste and semolina in a little hot milk and add this to the simmering milk. Take care that no lumps are formed. Stir continuously in low heat.
Now add sugar and mango - pineapple puree and mix well. Cook for 10-15 minutes till milk has thickened.
Soak saffron in little warm milk and add to the milk mixture. Sprinkle cardamom powder on top.
Transfer the contents into a serving bowl and garnish with almonds and pista.
Kashmiri phirni, a famous sweet dish of Jammu and Kashmir is ready. Serve chilled.