KULFI

Kulfi is the most popular dessert from the indian subcontinent. The preparation does not involve any whipping or equipment. It has similarities to ice cream in taste and appearance; however it is denser and creamier. Kulfi can be made by different method. The more traditional ones are cream, saffron and cardamom. Kulfi is derived from a persian word which means "covered cup". 

This is the easiest and simplest method of making kulfi. So, let's get started ;)

INGREDIENTS:

1: Milk : 1 litre

2: Condensed milk: 2 cups

3: Sugar: 6 tbsp

4: Khoya / Mawa / Dried whole milk : 1 and a half cup

5: Pistachios: 6-7 tbsp ( coarsely chopped and save some for garnishing)

6: Saffron/ Zafran : 2-3 strands

7: Corn Flour: 3 tbsp

8: Cardamom: 1 tsp

METHOD:

1: In a deep pot, pour the milk and bring it to boil.

2: When it starts to boil add the sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.

3: At this stage of boiling, add khoya / mawa / dried whole milk and keep stirring until it dissolve completely and add saffron.

4: Now add condensed milk, give it a good mix.

5: Turn the flame low and cook for 5 minutes. ( keep stirring or else the mixture will stick to the pot).

6: Mix 3 tbsp of corn flour with 2 tbsp cold milk in a separate cup or bowl.

7: Now add the corn flour mixture into the milk mixture gradually and keep stirring.

8: When it starts to thicken up turn off the flame, add the cardamom at this point and mix well.

9: Let the mixture cool down at room temperature. ( keep stirring after every 5 minutes)

10: When the mixture cools completely, pour the mixture in ice pop molds or cupcake tray. You can use any molds you have. 

11: Freeze for atleast 9-10 hours.

12: When serve, garnish with pistachios.

HAPPY WEEKEND FOODIES (;