Kulfi is a famous frozen dessert which is often referred to as the “Indian Ice cream”. Although kulfi is referred to as an ice cream, it doesn’t have the texture of ice cream. It is more dense, wealthy and creamy which makes it all of the extra desirable. Traditional flavours encompass malai (cream), pistachio, kesar (saffron), rose water and also mango.
Kulfi is frequently served within the shape of lengthy sticks however it additionally has any other version- “The Matka Kulfi”. Matka translated method pot, typically clay.
Clay pots continues the kulfi combination bloodless for a longer time period and it's far without difficulty disposable, reusable and biodegradable as a result extensively utilized by nearby vendors.
There are many ways to make a kulfi. Some use khoya/ khoa (A milk product) while a few are made the usage of condensed milk. I want to make it the use of the “rabdi” approach which involves stirring the milk until it reduces via 1/3 or half it’s preliminary quantity. This method is easy but little time eating and interest- seeking. But agree with me, it’s well worth every unmarried 2d.
What is the Best Rabri Matka Kulfi Recipe?
Note– If you don’t get clay pots, you may additionally use the plastic ones. I have approximately 3 clay ones and for the rest I use the plastic ones which might be reusable and clean to easy as nicely.
If you don’t get the plastic ones as well, you can use muffin ramekin or the souffle ramekin as nicely. According to the remarks I got, it tastes even higher than the shop bought ones. After all, we're including more love and additionally greater nuts into these!
Ingredients:
(Makes 5 small matka’s/ pots)
Full cream/fat milk- ½ litre (Don’t use already boiled milk. It ought to be a sparkling packet of milk)
Condensed milk- 150g (less than 1/2 of a 400g can)
Sugar- 3 teaspoons
Milk powder- three teaspoons
Cornflour- 1 tablespoon dissolved in 2 tablespoons of milk
Saffron- a pinch
Green cardamom powder- 1 and ½ teaspoons
Grated Nutmeg- ½ teaspoon
Chopped pistachio- 1/4 cup
Chopped blanched almonds- 1/4 cup
Chopped cashew nuts- 1/four cup
Method:
If the usage of clay pot, soak it in water. Dissolve the cornflour in 2 tablespoons of milk. Pour the milk right into a massive, extensive pot. Keep over a medium flame and allow the milk to barely boil.
Make positive you hold stirring the pot with a wood spoon touching the bottom of the pot continuously so that the milk doesn’t capture. Once high-quality and warm, lessen the flame to the lowest feasible and allow the milk to reduce through 1/3 of it’s preliminary quantity. Again, make sure you preserve stirring continuously. This will take about 10 mins.
After about 10 mins, add the sugar and pour in the condensed milk. Allow it to prepare dinner for four-five minutes at the same time as continuously mixing. The milk aggregate will start becoming thick.
Now sprinkle the milk powder evenly and stir well. If you've got tiny lumps, it’s ok because it will dissolve however ensure you damage the larger lumps. Let this aggregate simmer for two minutes. Now upload the dissolved cornflour mixture to the pot. Stir continuously and cook dinner for 4-5 mins.
Turn off the gas and stir in a pinch of saffron. Saffron is like 24-karat gold within the culinary international so use it cautiously. Don’t add too much! A pinch is sufficient to impart color and flavour.
Add the cardamom powder and floor nutmeg to the combination and mix slowly. Finally, add your chopped nuts and stir the mixture. Allow it to return to room temperature. Stir the aggregate from time to time to save you formation of a milk skin at the pinnacle.
Note:-
The maximum important factor to be referred to on this recipe is to constantly maintain stirring. I suppose I’ve cited it enough variety of instances but it's miles the important thing to a extraordinary kulfi. While stirring, make certain that the wooden spoon continues touching the bottom of the pan. This may be very important and stops catching/ burning.
Remove the clay pots from the water and dry them properly. If you’re the use of plastic pots you simply must supply it a wipe and make sure it is dry. Spoon the combination into the pots and allow it to sit down for a minute or so.
Gently faucet the pots for you to release any air bubble. Cover the top of the pots with an aluminium foil of that length and wrap a rubber band round it in an effort to seal it.
Keep within the freezer for 5-6 hours or in a single day to set. If you're keeping in a single day, take it out 2-three minutes before consuming.
The time it takes to set depends on the intensity of coldness of your freezer. If it's miles very bloodless, it units faster. Serve this scrumptious summer time deal with and it's miles certain to fulfill your longing for bloodless ice cream on a warm summer season day!
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