{"id":"recipe_da29c33a76","slug":"kulfi","title":"Kulfi","description":"A rich, creamy, and dense traditional Indian frozen dessert flavored with aromatic cardamom, saffron, and crunchy nuts.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":50,"totalMinutes":540,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 liter full-fat milk","name":"Milk","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"quart","form":"full-fat","notes":"whole milk preferred","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/4 tsp cardamom powder","name":"Cardamom","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"freshly ground preferred","group":"flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"A pinch of saffron strands","name":"Saffron","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"strands","notes":"soaked in a tablespoon of warm milk","group":"flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp chopped pistachios","name":"Pistachio","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"unsalted","group":"garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp chopped almonds","name":"Almonds","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"blanched and slivered","group":"garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Pour the milk into a wide, heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.","group":"Reduction","title":"Pour the milk into a wide, heavy-bottomed pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Reduction"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Reduce the heat to low and simmer the milk, stirring frequently and scraping the sides of the pan to prevent burning. Continue until the milk has reduced to about one-third of its original volume (approx 350-400ml).","group":"Reduction","title":"Reduce the heat to low and simmer the milk","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Reduction"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the sugar and stir well until it is completely dissolved.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Add the sugar and stir well","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the cardamom powder, saffron strands, chopped pistachios, and almonds. Mix thoroughly and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Add the cardamom powder, saffron strands, chopped pistachios, and almonds","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely at room temperature, which should be around 25°C (77°F).","group":"Cooling & Freezing","title":"Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooling & Freezing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour the cooled mixture into kulfi molds or airtight containers. Seal them tightly to avoid ice crystals.","group":"Cooling & Freezing","title":"Pour the cooled mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooling & Freezing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Place in the freezer for at least 6-8 hours, or overnight, until completely set. To unmold, dip the mold in warm water for a few seconds and slide the kulfi out.","group":"Cooling & Freezing","title":"Place in the freezer","timerMinutes":480,"sourceTitle":"Cooling & Freezing"}],"notes":"Traditional kulfi is not whipped like Western ice cream, which gives it its signature dense and silky texture. For best results, use full-fat whole milk and reduce it slowly to develop a caramelized flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Indian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["Heavy-bottomed pan","Kulfi molds","Spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"pieces","note":"Standard kulfi molds"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Kulfi must be made at least 8 hours in advance to allow for freezing."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the freezer in airtight molds or containers.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat. Serve directly from the freezer."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_da29c33a76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=94c03707-a741-431c-8fbc-8529cf509377","imageAlt":"Kulfi — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["kulfi","indian dessert","frozen treat","cardamom","saffron","eggless","gluten free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kulfi","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:38:23.407Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:38:23.407Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_c7386513c8","slug":"meethi-lassi","title":"Meethi Lassi","description":"A refreshing and creamy traditional Indian yogurt drink sweetened with sugar and delicately flavored with green cardamom.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Punjabi"]},"course":["dessert","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c7386513c8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1dba5e4c-1975-4b21-b98b-9b2c36dcca33","imageAlt":"Meethi Lassi — recipe cover","tags":["lassi","yogurt-drink","sweet","refreshing","indian-beverage","punjabi","cardamom"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_3ab4587e11","slug":"mysore-pak","title":"Mysore Pak","description":"A classic South Indian delicacy, this Mysore Pak is a rich, buttery, and porous sweet made with gram flour, sugar, and plenty of ghee.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"hard","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_3ab4587e11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b99a4e0d-f2c2-41e5-80b4-1f33ee6f963f","imageAlt":"Mysore Pak — recipe cover","tags":["traditional","festive","sweet","buttery","south indian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":8},{"id":"recipe_c015d6c046","slug":"gajar-ka-halwa","title":"Gajar Ka Halwa","description":"A classic North Indian carrot pudding, slow-cooked to perfection with milk, ghee, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and garnished with crunchy nuts.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c015d6c046%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f95a3989-1fbd-40c5-bfe0-ca1df73a6576","imageAlt":"Gajar Ka Halwa — recipe cover","tags":["sweet","carrot","halwa","indian dessert","winter recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6}]}