"This homemade Indian classic dessert screams summer. Made with only 5 simple ingredients this is a flavor bomb"
Homemade Kesar Pista Malai Kulfi
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Kulfi is a frozen dessert from India similar to ice cream, but typically denser and creamier. This version is flavored with cardamom, saffron and pistachios for a dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!
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Prep time 8hrs
Cook time 35mins
Serves or Makes: 8
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ingredients
- 8 1/2 cups full fat milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 20 strands saffron
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
Method
Step 1
In a heavy-bottomed pan, over medium heat, cook the milk until its reduced to half. This will take around 25-30 minutes.
Step 2
Add a 1 tablespoons of warm milk to a bowl with the saffron threads and crush it with mortar and pestle, or the end of a spoon until the color is released.
Step 3
Keep stirring the milk to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Add cardamom powder, sugar, saffron mix and stir. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Let the mix cool completely. Stir in pistachios.
Step 5
Transfer top a pop mold or glasses and let it set overnight in the freezer to set for 7-8 hours. Remove from mold and enjoy.