Kulfi
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

Kulfi

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 1 litre full-fat milk
  • • 1/2 cup sugar
  • • 1/4 cup grated khoya
  • • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
  • • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • • 2 tbsp pistachios, slivered
  • • 1 tbsp almonds, flaked

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the milk in a wide kadai, then simmer on low for 40-50 minutes, stirring and scraping the cream from the sides, until it reduces by half.

2
Phase 2

Add the sugar and khoya and cook for 10 more minutes until dissolved and thick.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the saffron, cardamom, and half the nuts, then cool to room temperature.

4
Phase 4

Pour into kulfi molds or small earthen matkas, seal, and freeze for 6-8 hours.

5
Phase 5

Unmold by dipping the mold in warm water for a few seconds, slice, and top with the remaining pistachios and almonds.