Gulab kulfi is a perfect dessert for summer. It is a quick and easy recipe that can be prepared at home with few ingredients. First, let’s understand what kulfi dessert is and its background.
Kulfi, an Indian ice cream, is a dessert unique to India, the homeland of spices. Dessert Kulfi, which dates back to the 16th century, ranks among the richest frozen desserts globally. The renowned Indian food writer Camellia Panjabi describes this dessert thus: “When making kulfi, caramelized milk is boiled, resulting in a very sweet ice cream. After boiling, you can also add flavors such as saffron threads, crushed pistachios, and crushed almonds.” If you enjoy making and eating milk-based desserts, you should definitely try this unique ice cream from the colorful culture of South Asia and Indian cuisine. Share it with your loved ones who appreciate diverse flavors!
There are a variety of kulfi recipes. Let’s try the easiest one.
Ingredients of Gulab Kulfi
1 Liter Milk
1 cup Sugar
1/4 cup mixed dry fruits (almonds and pistachios are best)
12-15 cashew nuts (soaked)
Vanillin essence
Total Cook Time: 30 mins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Recipe Servings: 4
How to Make Gulab Kulfi
Cook 1 liter full cream milk in a pan until it boils. On the other hand, prepare a paste of soaked cashew nuts.
After boiling, reduce the heat and add cashew paste to it while stirring continuously. Remember that the milk should not stick to the pan.
Cook this mixture for 10 minutes. At this stage, add finely chopped almonds and pistachios and cook for a few seconds. After a while, add sugar to the mixture as per taste.
Cook the mixture while stirring continuously so that the sugar dissolves completely. After a while, the mixture will start thickening. When the mixture is cooked and reduced to half, turn off the heat. Keep the pan aside and let it cool completely.
When the mixture cools down, add vanillin essence. If you want, you can also add a drop of pink food coloring at this stage.
Now fill the mixture in the molds and pack it well and can give shape as you want, then keep it in the freezer for 7 to 8 hours. When the kulfi is well frozen, decorate it as you wish. Finally enjoy a delicious kulfi.
