Muskmelon Kulfi

 

            Kulfi is an equivalent to Indian Ice cream which is basically a frozen dessert prepared with milk and other flavoring agents. They are just perfect during summer or as an after-meal dessert. Today let me share a kulfi recipe made of Muskmelon. It turned out absolutely yummy with a creamy texture. 

             So serve this chilled dessert and bring a smile among your loved ones. Besides beating the summer heat, make any occasion memorable with this yummy Muskmelon kulfi. You may add some chopped nuts to the kulfi mix while simmering. To make this absolutely easy dessert, check out the step by step pictorial recipe to dish out this amazingly perfect summer treat. 

• 1 cup Muskmelon puree
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup condensed milk
• 1 tbsp. corn flour mixed with 1/4 cup water
• pinch of saffron soaked in 1 tbsp. milk
• few small cubes of muskmelon, chopped pistachios and dry rose petals to garnish

          Transfer the muskmelon puree to a pan and simmer on a low flame till it is reduced to half. Keep aside for 5 minutes for it to cool slightly.

          Bring it back on the fire and add the evaporated milk and combine well. Then add the condensed milk, the corn flour slurry and saffron milk one after the other. 

          Mix everything well and continue to simmer till it turns thick. 

           Pour into silicone molds and freeze for 4-5 hours or till completely set. Enjoy garnished with chopped muskmelon pieces, chopped pistachios and dry rose petals.

Transfer the muskmelon puree to a pan & simmer on a low flame till it is reduced to half. Keep aside for 5 minutes for it to cool slightly.

       Bring it back on the fire & add the evaporated milk & combine well. 

                      Then add the condensed milk, 

                       the corn flour slurry 

                       and saffron milk one after the other. 

    

Mix everything well & simmer till it turns thick. 

       Pour into silicone moulds and freeze for 4-5 hours or till completely set. 

Garnish with chopped muskmelon pieces, chopped pistachios & dry rose petals.

Thandai Matka Kulfi

           

          Thandai Matka Kulfi is a perfect festive dessert apt for special occasions like Holi. So turn the regular kulfi into something interesting by adding some Thandai Mix powder and voila you get an amazing chilled frozen treat. 

          This is a perfect blend of mixed nuts and spices added to some milk to turn into a flavorful and yummy summer treat. I added some crumbled pedas for a rich and creamy texture. 

           Simultaneously, sugar was replaced with jaggery for a healthy twist. Spoon the kulfi into small matkas (clay pots) and chill to serve. So go ahead and treat yourself and your loved ones to this refreshing and tempting Thandai Matka Kulfi.

• 2 cups full cream milk
• 2 store bough pedas, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Thandai powder
• 2 tbsp. jaggery powder or to taste
• pinch of saffron soaked in 2 tbsp. milk 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• pinch of dry rose petals, chopped nuts and saffron to garnish

           In a pan, bring the milk to a boil. Simmer on a low flame for 5 minutes. 

          Add Thandai powder, crumbled peda and jaggery powder. Whisk well to get a smooth and creamy texture. Simmer till it thicken slightly.

          Add the saffron milk, rose water and cardamom powder. Give it a mix and switch off the flame. Keep aside and bring it to room. 

          Spoon the kulfi mix into individual matkas and garnish with chopped nuts, rose petals and few strands of saffron. 

          Chill for 1-2 hours and then enjoy this awesome Thandai Matka Kulfi. 

Jaggery Mawa Kulfi

 

           Kulfi is an equivalent to Indian ice-cream. They are basically frozen dessert prepared with milk and other flavoring agents. They are just perfect during hot summer days or as an after-meal dessert. This is a great party recipe too apt for special occasions. 

           Today I would like to share a healthy, rich and a creamy kulfi with jaggery. So just substitute white sugar with jaggery. I have added some store bought mawa for a creamy texture. To prepare this absolutely easy and delicious chilled dessert, check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this ever popular Indian ice cream. 

• 1/4 cup jaggery
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 1 cup grated mawa / khoya / milk solids
• powdered jaggery, chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals to garnish

         In a pan, add the jaggery and water. Simmer till it melts completely.

         Add the milk, cardamom powder and rose water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. 

        Add the grated mawa and the powdered nuts. Mix everything well and simmer further till it thickens to a pouring consistency. Keep aside to cool slightly.

          Pour into kulfi moulds or paper cups, covered with an aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. 

          While serving, dip the moulds in water for a minute to loosen. Serve chilled, garnished with powdered jaggery, chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals. 

                             In a pan, add the jaggery.....

                 and water. Simmer till it melts completely.

Add the milk, cardamom powder & rose water. Bring it to a boil & simmer for 2-3 minutes. 

                      Add the grated mawa.....

                       & the powdered nuts. Mix everything well.

Simmer further till it thickens to a pouring consistency. Keep aside to cool slightly.

Pour into kulfi moulds or paper cups, covered with an aluminum foil.

                     Refrigerate overnight and demold them. 

Serve chilled, garnished with powdered jaggery, chopped nuts, saffron & dry rose petals. 

Ice Cream Kulfi (Instant Version)

          Kulfi is an equivalent to Indian ice cream. They are basically frozen dessert prepared from milk and other flavoring agents. They are just perfect during hot summer days or as an after meal dessert. So why not serve ice cream differently in a kulfi mould?

          So this is an instant version of kulfi made from some leftover ice cream and some chopped nuts to add some crunch. I had some strawberry, chocolate and mango flavors which I incorporated to make this yummy homemade kulfi. So do give it a try and treat your loved ones to this innovative chilled delicacy.

• 3 small packs of leftover ice cream (different flavour)
• 1-2 tbsp. chopped pistachios, almonds and dry rose petals 
• few kulfi moulds

          In a bowl, mix all the flavored ice creams along with half of the chopped nuts. Fill the kulfi moulds and freeze overnight. 

          At the time of serving, dip the moulds in water for some time and then arrange on a plate. 

          Garnish with the remaining nuts. Enjoy this innovative Ice Cream Kulfi as and when desired.

Cranberry Pistachio Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream)

          Kulfi is an equivalent to Indian Ice cream which is basically a frozen dessert prepared with milk and other flavoring agents. They are just perfect during summer or as an after-meal dessert. Today let me share kulfi made with milk, some store bought pedas (instead of khoya), cranberry puree and some chopped pistachios. 

          It turned out absolutely yummy with a creamy texture and a slight crunch from the chopped nuts, So serve this chilled dessert and bring a smile among your loved ones. Besides beating the summer heat, make any occasion  memorable with this yummy cranberry pistachio kulfi. 

• 2 cups full cream milk
• 1/3 cup cranberry puree 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 2-3 milk pedas, crumbled
• 1 tbsp. chopped pistachios

          Bring the milk to a boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add the crumbled pedas, pistachios and cardamom powder. Continue to simmer till it slightly thickens. Keep aside to cool.

          Add the cranberry puree and rose water. Mix well and pour into kulfi moulds. Refrigerate overnight.

          While serving, dip the moulds in water for a minute to loosen. Serve chilled, as desired.