Badam Kulfi  – The Delectable – Ice cream made with Ground Almonds

  Kulfi – The delectable Indian Ice cream. It’s one of those desserts that you enjoy – slowly, hoping it lasts just a bit longer.  Served in small portions (it’s rich). It’s a delectable treat and surprisingly easy to make. This is the classic Almond / Badam Kulfi. My mom learnt this  during her years in Mumbai from a neighbor.

My tip is to drizzle a tiny amount of chocolate syrup or even a strawberry/ rasberry coulis, if that’s what floats your boat. The mixed flavors  elevates the Kulfi to a whole new level!

Badam Kulfi  – The Delectable – Ice cream made with Ground Almonds

Ingredients for Badam Kulfi:

• ½ cup  flaked almonds ( or blanch dried almonds, peel and cut up into small pieces)
• 5 – 6 pistachios
• ¾ cup whipping cream / cartoned all purpose cream
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• You will also need, 2 bowls, lots of ice and electric whisk for whipping.

Method:

• Chill the whipping cream and condensed milk well before starting.
• Keep  a sterile bowl and the whisk attachments for whipping the cream in the freezer till very cold.
• Add the flaked almonds and pistachio (without any water) to a small grinder.

• Grind to a fine grain.
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• Place 2 cups of ice and 1-2 cups water in a large bowl. Place the smaller chilled bowl into the ice bath.
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• Add the chilled whipping cream to the inner bowl. Whisk till stiff.
• Add the condensed milk, cardamom powder and ground nuts as well. Whisk again till completely smooth & thoroughly mixed through.
• MAKE SURE that no water from the bottom bowl splashes into the inner bowl. Water will cause crystallization, which will ruin the ice cream.
• Pour the whipped mixture into Kulfi moulds or if you don’t have that, use popsicle moulds. You can also use a Kulfi Clay Pot ‘Matka’ if you have that.
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• Place in the freezer for 8 hours or overnight till the ice cream has set.
• Place the moulds under running water or place in a bowl of hot water for 10 – 20 seconds, to release the ice cream.
• I recommend, slicing the kulfi like a banana. It’s easier to eat this way.
• Very Lightly, Drizzle Chocolate Syrup or Berry Coulis over the Kulfi. (Hershey’s syrup is good)
• Enjoy!

Badam Kulfi  – The Delectable – Ice cream made with Ground Almonds

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