Pistachio Cardamom Kulfi

Name: Pistachio Cardamom Kulfi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1 pinch saffron strands, crushed; 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped

A rich, traditional frozen dairy dessert infused with aromatic cardamom and crushed pistachios. Slow simmered to achieve a dense, creamy texture.

55 minMediumServes 6220 cal/serving

IndianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 pinch saffron strands, crushed
1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped

Instructions

1

Combine 4 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2

Bring to a gentle simmer and reduce heat to low, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
3

Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and thickens.
4

Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and 1 pinch crushed saffron strands, cooking for 5 more minutes until sugar dissolves.
5

Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios.
6

Let the mixture cool completely, then pour into kulfi molds and freeze for at least 6 hours until solid.

Questions

Can I make Pistachio Cardamom Kulfi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pistachio Cardamom Kulfi keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Pistachio Cardamom Kulfi?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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