🇮🇳 Indian Cuisine · Desserts

Kulfi

Prep

15 mins

Cook

30 mins

Serves

6

Difficulty

Easy

Dense Indian ice cream made from reduced milk and cream, set in a mold with pistachios and rose water.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chickpeas
  • 300g semolina
  • 2 tbsp crushed green cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
  • 200g ripe tomatoes
  • a handful of fresh mint, chopped
  • heavy cream, for serving
  • 2 cups coconut milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven (or set up your steamer or frying station) and lightly grease your pan or molds with neutral vegetable oil.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the roti and garam masala until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, blend the ghee with the water until smooth and well incorporated.

  4. 4

    Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.

  5. 5

    Transfer everything to your prepared pan or molds and cook — bake, steam, chill, or fry — until set, about 30 mins.

  6. 6

    Remove from the heat and let it cool completely; this helps the texture firm up perfectly.

  7. 7

    Garnish with curry leaves or a dusting of roasted cashews.

  8. 8

    Slice or portion into servings and serve.

Tips

Bring your ghee to room temperature before mixing for a smoother, more even texture.

Resist opening the oven door too early — a sudden change in temperature can cause the dessert to sink or crack.

This keeps well for a couple of days in an airtight container, and the flavor often improves overnight.