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Kesar Pista Kulfi

Indian frozen dessert with milk, saffron, pistachios and cardamom
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • Full fat milk - 1 litre
  • Condensed milk - 200 ml
  • Sugar - 1/2 cup
  • Cornflour - 1.5 tbsp
  • Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Pistachios - 1/3 cup chopped
  • Saffron / Kesar - 1/4 tsp
  • Rose water - 1/4 tsp

Instructions

  • Boil the milk. Take 1/2 cup of the boiled milk and dissolve cornflour in it without any lumps. Set aside.
  • In the remaining milk add condensed milk, sugar and bring to a boil. Keep boiling in low flame until milk reduces to 3/4th quantity, scraping the sides in between.
  • Now pour the cornflour mixture and keep stirring to avoid any lumps. Then add cardamom powder, saffron and chopped pistachios.
  • Cook for another 2 minutes and then remove from heat. Allow to cool completely. Once cool add rose water and mix well.
  • Pour this mixture into kulfi or popsicle molds. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Remove from freezer and insert the lolly sticks and freeze again until firm.
  • When kulfi is completely set, keep the mold under running tap water for few seconds. Slowly pull out the kulfi and serve immediately.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian