Kesar Pista Matka Kulfi
Indian Indian - Desserts and Sweets

Kesar Pista Matka Kulfi

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.

Ingredients

  • • 1 litre full-fat milk
  • • 1/2 cup sugar
  • • 8 saffron strands
  • • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • • 2 tbsp chopped almonds
  • • 1 tbsp rose water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the milk in a wide, heavy pan and simmer over medium heat, stirring and scraping the sides often, until reduced to about one-third.

2
Phase 2

Add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved, then simmer 5 more minutes.

3
Phase 3

Crush the saffron into 1 tbsp of warm milk, add it to the reduced milk, and let it cool to room temperature.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the cardamom powder, rose water, and half the chopped nuts.

5
Phase 5

Pour into kulfi molds, seal, and freeze at least 6 hours or overnight.

6
Phase 6

Unmold by dipping the molds briefly in warm water, slice, and top with the remaining nuts.