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Monday, April 30, 2018

A - Z Indian Street Foods ~ Z for Zafrani - Pista - Badam Kulfi / Saffron -Pistachio - Almond Kulfi


I am on my last post of this 'street food' journey and thought of ending it on a sweet note. Hence here is zafrani kulfi aka saffron kulfi for the alphabet 'Z'. Kulfi, a frozen dessert based on dairy is believed to have been originated in India during the Mughal empire during 16th century. Kulfi sometimes loosely dubbed as the Indian ice cream, is more creamier and denser compared to ice cream and melts slower. Kulfi is prepared by evaporating sweetened and flavored milk on slow flame, until the volume is reduced by half. The condensed milk is then frozen in moulds. I had bookmarked Vaishali's recipe a while ago that happens to be of a quicker version which came handy when I set to prepare it yesterday night. It uses condensed milk and corn starch and there is no need to keep boiling and stirring longer. It is super flavorful and a treat for one and all.

Ingredients: (Yield 4 kulfis)
1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp. corn starch
A big pinch of saffron strands
1 - 2 tbsp. chopped pistachios & almonds
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
Few drops of kevda essence

Method:
* Combine corn starch and a tbsp. or two of water and make a smooth paste and keep it aside.
* Heat whole milk and condensed milk in a thick sauce pan, preferably a non stick pan. Bring the milk to a boil on low flame stirring often. Taste and add sugar if needed.
* Add saffron strands to a small cup and pour a tbsp. of boiling milk mixture. Stir and keep aside.
* Add the corn starch paste to the boiling milk and keep stirring. The mixture may stick to the bottom. Keep stirring and continue to boil the mixture for about 5 minutes.
* Turn off the stove and add the saffron strands' mixture to it. Let the milk mixture cool down completely.
* Add the chopped nuts, cardamom and kevda essence and mix well.
* Pour the mixture equally in 4 kulfi moulds / Popsicle moulds / kulhars / small steel or paper cups. Popsicle sticks can be inserted if preferred. Freeze overnight or longer until it sets firm.

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16 comments:

vaishali sabnani said...

Perfect finale recipe ! Ending the marathon with such a gorgeous kulfi - wow ! Seriously I am drooling and after a drooling chat session of 25 days the Kulfi is just the right thing we needed ! Awesome !
You have rocked with these Street Foods and now I am waiting to make your versions . I haven’t bookmarked anything , as your whole series is to die for !
Kudos Suma !

Priya Suresh said...

Wowwing here, what a rich looks kulfi with all my favourite ingredients in it. Tempting to the core. Excellent way to finish the Mega marathon. Well done Suma.

Sandhiya said...

Saffron kulfi looks amazing and creamy. What a way to end this street food series. Wish i could grab the plate right now. Really enjoyed all your 26 street foods and you have come up with some amazing unique street food like palkova bread, gulab jamun bread, those are mind blowing. Kudos !!!

Kalyani said...

Zafraan/ zafrani seems to be the popular choice for Z this BM ! This kulfi looks lip
Smacking .. I love such milky frozen treats ! Great Run with street food suma :) enjoyed all r treats..

Harini R said...

What a stunner for the finale. I would love to make this version of kulfi this summer. Enjoyed the whole street food series. Simple and some of them unique and doable - perfect combination

Srividhya said...

Love the flavor of kesar and incorporating it into kulfi and making it into zafrani kulfi is simply great.

cookingwithsapana said...

I love pour desi style kulfi and my favorite flavors are saffron and rose. Love the rich taste and texture it gets from whole milk. Lovely recipe to finish the marathon.

Preeti said...

Wow.. looks.so rich and creamy .

Pavani said...

Creamy and delicious looking saffron Kulfi. Perfect end to any Indian meal. Such an awesome sweet end to the mega marathon. Loved all your street food treats especially the hidden local gems.

Sharmila kingsly said...

Absolutely rich and delicious kufli.. Lovely end of the marathon and super selection of the recipes...

Gayathri Kumar said...

Awesome finish for the street food theme. The kulfi looks amazing and it is one of my favourite street food. I am bookmarking the whole series Suma.

Mayuri Patel said...

Wow such a tempting kulfi...love the flavor of saffron so wouldn't mind finishing all the kulfis. Have come cross some very interesting recipes from you.

Srivalli said...

This is a fantastic way to end the series suma. I really enjoyed all your dishes, the savory and the sweet ones..the sweet ones took me by surprise, and such wonderful find!..awesome collection!

Unknown said...

Wonderful kulfi to end the marathon !! I totally loved all your street food series.. Kulfi looks so sinful, my mouth water's as the kulfi melts !!

Sandhya Ramakrishnan said...

What a great finish to the street food series. I make my kulfi exactly the way you make it but never knew the fancy name for it. It makes it feel even more royal.

Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen said...

Droolicious kulfi!Perfect way to end the marathon! Who would say no these gorgeous kulfi's!!