Kesar Pista Kulfi

A creamy and lighter Kesar Pista Kulfi made with milk, saffron, and pistachios. Easy, healthy, and perfect for beginners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4 kulfis
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 litre full-fat milk you can use low-fat for lighter version
  • 3 tbsp milk powder helps thicken naturally
  • ¼ cup pistachios finely chopped
  • 8–10 strands saffron soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
  • 4 tbsp jaggery powder adjust sweetness
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder

Equipment

  • heavy bottom pan
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kulfi moulds

Method
 

  1. Heat milk in a heavy pan and simmer on medium flame until it reduces to about ¾ of its original quantity.
  2. Add milk powder and mix well to avoid lumps. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly thick.
  3. Stir in jaggery powder and mix until it dissolves completely.
  4. Add saffron milk, cardamom powder, and chopped pistachios. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Switch off the heat and let the mixture cool down fully.
  6. Pour the mixture into kulfi moulds, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours.
  7. To demould, dip the moulds in warm water for a few seconds and gently pull out the kulfi.

Notes

You can substitute jaggery with unrefined sugar. For extra creaminess, add 1 tbsp fresh cream.

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