Kulfi
 Kulfi in a matka | |
| Type | Ice cream |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Region or state | South Asia[1] Delhi[2] |
| Associated cuisine | Pakistani Indian Bangladeshi |
| Main ingredients | Milk, sugar |
Kulfi (
Kulfi is denser and creamier than regular
History
The word kulfi comes from the
Although Delhi has been described as the birthplace of kulfi, Australian food historian Charmaine O'Brien suggests, "...it is likely that [kulfi] originally evolved in the cooler climates of
Preparation
To prepare kulfi, sweetened, flavoured milk is slow cooked. The milk is stirred almost continuously to prevent it from sticking to the cooking utensil. During this process, the milk condenses and thickens.[9] The slow cooking caramelises the sugar in the mixture and browns its milk proteins, giving kulfi its distinctive taste.[6][10] The mixture is then poured into moulds (often kulhars) and sealed. The sealed moulds are submerged in an insulated matka filled with ice and salt. This quickly freezes the mixture, giving it a soft, smooth consistency free of ice crystals. Kulfi prepared in this traditional way is called matka kulfi.[11]
The moulds are removed from the freezer 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the kulfi to melt slightly. The kulfi is then removed from the moulds and garnished with ground cardamom, saffron, or pistachios. Kulfi is also served with falooda (vermicelli noodles).[12]
Retail sales
Throughout the Indian subcontinent, kulfi is sold by street vendors known as kulfiwallahs. It is also commonly served in Indian restaurants.[13]
Gallery
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Saffron- and mango-flavoured kulfi -
Kulfi with strawberry sauce -
Pistachio-, vanilla-, and rose-flavoured kulfi -
Kulfi with falooda (vermicelli noodles) -
A vendor (kulfiwallah) selling kulfi in India
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See also
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-55652-954-2.
- ^ ISBN 9789351182375.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-312-14343-5,and has a strongly characteristic cooked-milk flavor and dense icy texture. ... The basis of making kulfi is to reduce a large volume of milk down to a very small concentrated amount ...
... Kulfi is the traditional Indian ice cream
- ^ a b c d "50 Most Popular Indian Desserts to Add a Twist to Your Same Old Meal". 28 December 2020.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4236-0208-8,
... Kulfi is an Indian-style ice cream that is richer and creamier than regular ice cream, due to the lack of air that is whipped into traditional ice cream to make it lighter. The milk, traditionally from buffalo ...
- ^ a b "An Illustrated Tour of Ice Cream Styles Around the World".
- ^ "Ice, Cream... and Chemistry – American Chemical Society".
- ^ ISBN 9781351682046.
- ^ "Kulfi Glossary".
- ^ "Effect of Different Level of Ash Gourd Pulp for Manufacturing Dietetic Kulfi" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "Mango Kulfi -The Ultimate frozen summer dessert!". 28 June 2021.
- ISBN 9789351182375.
- ^ Corby Kummer (2007). 1001 Foods To Die For. p. 784.