The season of summer is the best time to enjoy kulfi. This traditional Indian frozen dessert offers a rich creamy texture with delectable flavours. Here’s a simple recipe that you can follow to make kulfi at home.
Ingredients you need:
• 1 litre full-fat milk
• /2 cup sugar (according to taste)
• 1/2 cup khoya
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• Saffron strands
• Kulfi moulds or small cups
Follow these instructions:
Step 1- In a pan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat. Keep stirring the milk.
Step 2- When the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer. Continue stirring.
Step 3- After 20-25 minutes, when the milk reduces to about half of its original quantity, add sugar and khoya to it. Mix everything well.
Step 4- Then add cardamom powder, chopped nuts, and saffron strands. If you like, you can skip adding the saffron strands.
Step 5- Mix well and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Step 6- Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Step 7- Pour this prepared kulfi mixture into kulfi moulds or small cups.
Step 8- Cover the moulds with aluminium foil and then insert popsicle sticks.
Step 9- Place these moulds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 6 to 8 hours.
Step 10- Before serving, gently remove the moulds from kulfi. Ensure you don’t break them.
Step 11- For more taste, garnish with chopped nuts or sprinkle a little cardamom powder on top.
Enjoy! Your homemade kulfi is ready to be served!