Aam ki Kesari Phirni (Mango)

2 medium ripe mangoes, cubed
7-8 strands saffron (kesar)
4 tbsp rice
1 litre milk
3/4 cup sugar
8-10 pistachios, blanched and finely sliced
6-8 almonds, blanched and finely sliced
Method:
Soak rice in two cups of water for half an hour. Drain and grind to a coarse paste. Dilute rice paste with half a cup of water. Dissolve saffron in two tbsps of warm milk. Heat the remaining milk and bring it to a boil. Gradually stir in the rice paste, reduce heat and simmer for three to four minutes, stirring continuously or until the milk thickens well. Add sugar, and continue to simmer till sugar dissolves and is incorporated well. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature and stir in mango cubes keeping a few aside for garnishing. Pour this mixture into individual earthenware or ceramic bowls, garnish with sliced pistachios, almonds and mango cubes and serve chilled.