Malai Kulfi

Kulfi or Qulfi  is a popular frozen dairy dessert from the Indian Subcontinent. It is often described as "traditional Indian Subcontinent ice-cream". It is popular throughout countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Burma (Myanmar), and even the Middle East. Kulfi is also widely available in Indian restaurants in Europe, East Asia and North America.

History

Just like any other culture exposed to snow and ice, some people living in the Indian Subcontinent, especially those living high in the Himalayas, would have stumbled upon the technique of freezing various sweetened liquids, thus turning them into frozen desserts. These privileges were limited to the aristocracy until modern day refrigeration technology reached the Subcontinent.

Malai Kulfi

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup condensed milk
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method

• Combine all the ingredients together and bring to a boil. Add the cardamom powder.
• Simmer for 10 minutes till the mixture thickens. Cool completely.
• Pour into 4 kulfi moulds and freeze overnight till firm.
• To unmould, allow the moulds to remain outside the refrigerator for 5 minutes and then unmould by inserting a wooden skewer, stick or a fork, in the centre of the kulfi and pulling it out.