I think we have a problem with the instructions. I thought the amount of cornstarch to be too large, but decided to follow to the letter (I allways do this the first time with any recipie.) Basicaly, it gelled in the pan before the cooking was complete. It was the consistency of stuffing or bread pudding when we tried to get it out of the pan. As it cooled, it got even firmer, finaly becoming a hard, starchy ball of glop (although very good tasting glop). This recipie HAS to be wrong. I've looked at some other ones, and am pretty convinced that it's not 2/3rds cup of starch, but 2 to 3 tablespoons of corn starch... I'd like to hear other peoples experience with this as well. Thanks!

as written, this would be a 1 star. I know that Fereni (or 'zaghoughou') as it is called in North Africa, is supposed to be thick, but at the very beginning I questioned the ratio of cornstarch to liquid. Against my better judgement I followed the recipe and had to double the amount of milk, so it would not be nothing but a blob of paste. I toasted the almonds first, bruised the green cardamom pods, and had to add 2 tbsp. more sugar. With these changes, my husband's eyes lit up and it has made for a nice Eid holiday dessert. It is only slightly sweet with the 2 extra tbsp. of sugar; with the quarter cup, it was barely noticeable and overpowered by the taste of cornstarch. Perhaps our cornstarch is different here in the states. I'll make again and again, just with the changes. As written, I just can't justify giving this recipe more stars. There has to be a mistake with the amt. of cornstarch. Maybe it should read 2 or 3 tbsp instead of 2/3 cup?

FYI - I have not tried this recipe yet. Firni is supposed to be thick, quite thick. if made well, it tastes great. Often served in clay dishes in Pakistan and India. I suggest trying other sites for a recipe you like. Also, rosewater is for scent only, not taste. Smell is just as an important part of any dish! Most people love the smell, I couldn't try desserts without it frankly! But use few drops only. Good luck.

I followed this recipe to a "T" and my family and I found it awful! It was toooo thick and not at all like a pudding consistency I was looking for. Thanks anyways.

This has a refreshing taste...i had some problems with lumpiness and resolved by putting in the blender. I used a bit of 1/2 and 1/2 for added depth. Also i made some additions of cinnamon chips and scattered in a bit of coconut flakes. The coconut flakes were nice, but next time would do without the cinnamon chips. Less is more in this pudding. :0}

I was soooo excited to find this fereni recipe... it's different and more intresting from the regular plain one i've been making. i'm not a big rosewater fan,so i just left it out and it was great. especially when it's served cold.