kulfi (icecream)

individual pots of kulfi (icecream) and kulfi (icecream) cubes for dessert buffet style. first attempt. all now in the freezer

 

kulfi (icecream) recipe taken from the 'india cookbook' flic.kr/p/2o3pf2L

ice cube container with plastic pushup bottom from poundland £1

round pots too big but will do for now, from poundland 8 for £2

i'll look out for smaller

 

ingredients

2 litres creamy whole milk www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/grahams-gold-jersey-f...

50g ground almonds

150g sugar

a few drops of vanilla essence replaced the rosewater recommended in the recipe, i had none of the latter

 

method

bring the milk to the boil

reduce the heat and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the milk is reduced to less than half its volume

remove from the heat

add the sugar

stir until the sugar has dissolved

add the ground almonds and vanilla essence, stir

allow to cool

once cool decant into containers and seal with lid

place in the freezer

kulfi must be served semi frozen and not soft like icecream

 

notes

reduction took a very long time.

i'll try turning the heat up slightly higher next time.

after boiling the milk i simmered on just over the 2 on the hob.

i didn't want to burn the bottom of the pan.

i used a wooden spoon and stirred frequently

i emptied the milk into a measuring jug to make sure i had reduced the milk by half, from 2 litres to 1 litre

i have at times seen icecream makers for sale in charity shops.

i wish i'd bought one. from tomorrow i'm searching ...

 

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a quick method to make kulfi (icecream) using whipped cream and condensed milk spicecravings.com/kulfi-ice-cream

no churn icecream www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/no-churn-ice-cream

banana icecream www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6nFrsN9u88

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kulfi is a popular indian dessert and comes in many different flavours such as mango, cardamom and pistachio.

this recipe can be used as a base to experiment adding flavours

 

update

i've just eaten a pot of the homemade kulfi, delicious :)

i'll definitely be making again, using the same reduction method

 

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further update 12th november 2024

now i only make banana icecream much easier and quicker

www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6nFrsN9u88

 

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ps i'm not recommending any of these cookery adventures. they suit my taste. photographing to encourage myself to eat more healthily

 

www.flickr.com/groups/cooking_is_my_hobby/ helps to gather ideas and encourages me to continue with healthy eating by learning from others if you're interested in cooking, sometimes or a lot, or enjoy the cooking of others, you're always welcome ...

 

In ABCs and 123s: I for IceCream

 

Done