How to Make Delicious Kulfi at Home

By Ishwi Singh  |  First Published Jun 17, 2024, 2:55 PM IST

You must have tried making popsicles at home, well, making kulfi is just as easy and simple. Follow this recipe for making tasty kulfis for your family members.

The season of summer is the best time to enjoy kulfi. This traditional Indian frozen dessert offers a rich creamy texture with delectable flavours. Here’s a simple recipe that you can follow to make kulfi at home. 

Ingredients you need:

•    1 litre full-fat milk
•    /2 cup sugar (according to taste)
•    1/2 cup khoya  
•    1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)
•    1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
•    Saffron strands 
•    Kulfi moulds or small cups 

Follow these instructions:

Step 1- In a pan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat. Keep stirring the milk. 

Step 2- When the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer. Continue stirring. 

Step 3- After 20-25 minutes, when the milk reduces to about half of its original quantity, add sugar and khoya to it. Mix everything well. 

Step 4- Then add cardamom powder, chopped nuts, and saffron strands. If you like, you can skip adding the saffron strands. 

Step 5- Mix well and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Step 6- Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 7- Pour this prepared kulfi mixture into kulfi moulds or small cups. 

Step 8- Cover the moulds with aluminium foil and then insert popsicle sticks. 

Step 9- Place these moulds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 6 to 8 hours. 

Step 10- Before serving, gently remove the moulds from kulfi. Ensure you don’t break them. 

Step 11- For more taste, garnish with chopped nuts or sprinkle a little cardamom powder on top.  

Enjoy! Your homemade kulfi is ready to be served!

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