Pista
Kulfi | Pistachio Kulfi|| How to make Pistachio Kulfi with step-by-step photos
Pista Kulfi is a delicious and indulgent frozen dessert made with milk, sugar, pistachios, khoya, and cardamom powder.
Kulfi is a traditional dessert from Pakistan that is also very popular in neighboring countries like India and Bangladesh. While kulfi has a texture and appearance similar to regular ice cream, it is richer and creamier. There are many variations of kulfi, but today I will be sharing the recipe for Pista Kulfi.
The history of kulfi reveals that the word "kulfi" originates from Persian. This delightful frozen dessert dates back to the Mughal dynasty, and even earlier, sweet, thick evaporated milk was popular among the Hindu community. The Mughal chefs enhanced this mixture by adding pistachios and saffron and shaped it into cones using a deep-freeze process with slurry ice.
To make kulfi, khoya is the primary ingredient, while the method for preparing various flavored kulfis remains largely the same. At the end of the process, any desired flavor can be added to create different varieties of kulfi.
Recipe Notes:
Firstly, use full cream milk for the best results. You can also replace sugar with condensed milk, which adds a nice flavor and thickness.
To prepare badam kulfi, add chopped almond pieces or use almond powder. It’s important to use a thick-bottomed pan and stir occasionally to prevent the milk from burning.
You can use ice cream popsicle molds or kulfi molds to create the perfect kulfis, similar to those served in restaurants. I added a few drops of color because I've heard that artificial food coloring isn't good for health, which is why my pista kulfi doesn't look very green.
I also tend to avoid using colors in my dishes; for instance, if you’ve seen my mango ice cream recipe, you may have noticed that it isn’t as yellow as other mango ice cream recipes. Similarly, my kulfi doesn’t appear very green. However, you can add more color if you want your kulfi to be greener.
Overall, the taste of my kulfi is quite similar to the ones you find in the market. Alhamdulillah!
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To make this pista kulfi, first chop the
pistachios.
Then, in a thick-bottomed pan or non-stick pan, pour the milk and bring to a boil on medium flame. Once the milk comes to a boil, add green cardamom
powder.
Give a good stir to the milk by adding sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Next, add khoya to the milk and give it a goo.d Furthermore, simmer the milk for 30 minutes and keep on stirring in between
Additionally, add chopped pistachio to the milk_Stir to combine well, Simmer for 5-10 minutes or till the milk thickens
completely.
Towards the end, drizzle some green color into the
mixture.
Mix it up and allow the thickened milk to cool
completely. This may take at least an hour. After the milk mixture is cooled completely, keep it in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours.
Take out the milk mixture from the fridge_Whisk the milk with the help of a whisk for 2-3
minutes.
Now take a mold or plastic glass and fill it
with the mixture_Fill each mold with the mixture and sprinkle some additional pistachio if you want
Cover the mixture with the lid, and keep in the deep freezer for at least 8-10
hours minimum_For a better result, leave it for 12 hours.
Once the kulfi is set completely, take them out of the fridge_Then slowly warm them up by rubbing them in between your
hands. You can also dip them in warm water to remove the kulfi from the mold/glass.
At the time of serving, garnish the kulfi with a few
chopped pistachios.
Kulfa ice cream || Homemade ice cream Recipe || How to make kulfa ice cream at home with step-by-step photos
Kulfa ice cream is the most popular and delicious frozen ice cream flavor. It is with filled nuts that are found eaten by people of all age groups, especially during the summer weather. I also love to eat it due to its creamy
and nutty taste.
Since I came to this cooking field I always used to think
that making kulfi and ice cream at home probably is an art and can make only
these items just chefs but my perception was wrong as time went on I learned
nothing is difficult to make at home like a market or restaurant just should be
the courage to face challenges and achieve a goal.
After trying a few different flavors at home, I decided to
make kulfa ice cream that is buttery in texture with a nutty flavor
A combination of pistachio with almonds, and cardamom, along with homemade khoya flavor, is super, especially when the mixture is folded with whipped cream
This delightful dessert recipe of Kulfa Ice Cream can be
ready in approximately an hour and frozen in around 8-10 hours.
Recipe notes:
You will need a handful of simple, yet fragrant, ingredients
to make kulfi ice cream. The sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, and
chopped nuts are easily available at supermarkets
Green
cardamom is an aromatic spice with a wide range of uses. Adding to the kulfi ice cream mixture makes it flavorful
But it is optional, you can skip it
Condensed milk:using condensed milk in making ice cream gives it a thick and soft texture and is used as a substitute for
sugar-I have already shared my condensed milk recipe on the blog,either
you can get the recipe on my blog or can buy it from the market, but you can add
powdered sugar as well instead of condensed milk, using grainy sugar will
increase the iciness
Heavy
whipping cream: Choose good-quality heavy cream, and before whipping the cream, it should be chilled
and frozen.
Homemade ice cream is fresh, delicious, and fun
to make. Additionally, you can customize your flavors or use the highest-quality ingredients available. But it can be tricky to get ice cream to have that perfect firm yet creamy consistency that is the trademark of good ice cream.
Follow these tips to improve your own ice cream-making technique.e
Tips:
Freeze the container for 24 hours. It needs to be frozen solid!
Use more cream and
less milk.
Use a solid sweetener. Whereas a liquid
sweetener, such as sugar syrup or honey, will increase iciness with its water
content
Fill your ice cream
maker 1/2 to 2/3 full. This
is important. The frozen tub where the filling gets churned has only so much
freeze to give before it is no longer cold. If there's too much filling,
there's not enough chilling, and you don't want soupy ice cream!
Keep It Creamy
A common complaint about homemade ice cream is
that it gets hard and icy when it's stored in the freezer. There are several
ways to keep your ice cream from freezing solid in the freezer. Condensed milk
or honey, as well as gelatin and commercial stabilizers, can all keep your ice
cream at a softer consistency. Ice cream also stays softer when you store it in
a shallow container, rather than a deep tub, and cover the surface of the ice
cream with plastic wrap to keep ice crystals from forming.
With a little practice and some good recipes (whether it's
classic Vanilla or an adventurous flavor like chocolate ice cream, you'll be
well on your way to making delicious homemade ice cream that will delight your friends
and family.
For the best result, follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.s
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Chop the
almonds and pistachios.
Boil the
milk in the pan. Once it
starts boiling, add cardamom powder, stir to
mix once, and then add condensed milk.
Next, add
khoya to the milk. Constantly
keep mixing on medium flame until the khoya is dissolved in the milk. Make sure no lumps are present in the milk.
Next, add
nuts to the mixture. Keep on
stirring until the mixture thickens.
The mixture is ready. Turn off the flame.
Leave it aside for a completely cool
Once they
get cool, whisk them again.
Take out
the cream bowl from the freezer and start whipping using an electric beater.
Whip the cream till
it forms a soft peak.
Combine the cream with a spatula.
Pour the
all mixture into the whipped cream.
Mix to combine very well using a spatula
(not a whisk). Gently fold them together.
Till you reach a silky-smooth
consistency
Pour the ice cream mixture into the air-tight container. Sprinkle some crushed nuts over the mixture.e
Seal it tightly using an airtight lid or a few layers of plastic wrap and stick it in the freezer_Chill for at least 8-10 hours for the ice cream to set properly.
Once the ice cream gets to see, take it out of the freezer. Wet the scoop with room temperature water, and scoop out the ice cream into the serving ice cream glass or bowl.
Kulfi Recipe || Khoya Kulfi || How to make kulfi at home with step-by-step photos and video
Kulfi is the most delicious frozen dessert. In the hot summer in Pakistan, kulfi which is basically a frozen Pakistani dessert is much sought after, I still remember the kufi walla
In the hot months of April to June, we used to ask him to stop and serve us kulfi, he would remove kulfi from the molds by dipping some dry fruits over kulfi, There are many ways a kulfi can be made, traditionally kulfi is made from thickening milk to rabdi, kulfi also be made with condensed milk as I mentioned above I have added khoya, khoya is evaporated milk and imparts a lot of flavor and taste to the kulfi
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How to prepare for this?
Kulfi is
traditionally prepared by evaporating sweetened and flavored milk via slow
cooking, with almost continuous stirring to keep milk from sticking to the
bottom of the vessel, where it might burn until its volume is reduced by half, thus thickening it, increasing its fat, protein, and lactose density. It
has a distinctive taste due to the caramelization of lactose and sugar during the
lengthy cooking process
Try this
kulfi recipe and you will love it for its ease, simplicity, and great taste and
texture.
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In a pot, add milk and place it on the stove. Add cardamom powder and bring it to a boil
Keep stirring slowly for 15-20 minutes over the low-medium flame, the milk will reduce and thicken during that time, now add powdered milk, sugar, and stir it well
Add crushed dry fruits and khoya. Keep on stirring for 10 minutes over a low flame so that the khoya is distributed evenly
Now add coconut powder, saffron, and kewra essence Mix them well, and then turn off the flame
Transfer to the medium bowl and let it cool down completely. Fill the mold with the kulfi mixture
Fill all molds with the kulfi mixture
All molds are ready to keep in the freezer
After an hour, you can adjust the choc bar sticks in the kulfi. Freeze the kulfi for 8 hours maximum
Once kulfi is well set, you unmould transfer it to the plate, garnish it with some dry fruits over it