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How to make Kulfi?
Kulfi is a still ice-cream where the mixture in canisters is allowed to stay still in ice till frozen
During Mughal empire, the ice was brought in from Hindu Kush to Delhi. It is believed that the first Kulfi was made by freezing Rabri (reduced milk and sugar).
Ingredients
Traditionally, the whole milk is brought to a boil, and then reduced by 75% at 180º F. After the milk is reduced, sugar is added while still hot. Nuts and flavorings are added. The most common nuts are Pistachios and Almonds. The most common flavorings are Saffron, cardamoms, Kewra (Screwpine), and rose water.
Freezing
The Kulfi mixture is put in a canister. The canister is sealed, and put in an ice bath with salt. After the Kulfi is frozen, the canister is wrapped with multiple layers of felt cloth for insulation.
There is no paddle in the canister to rotate, as is the case with making Ice cream. Technically, Kulfi is a still Ice cream.
You can use aged Ice Cream mixtures to make Kulfi, it will result in old fashioned Hard Ice Cream.
Choice of Kulfi molds
The most suitable Kulfi molds are made of Stainless steel with screw tops. The metal is a better conductor of heat.
You can also use 5½ oz soufflé cups. They may not give you a better seal.
If you can use your freezer, you can pour the mixture in the ice trays to freeze.
How long Kulfi should be frozen before service?
The Kulfi will start freezing in about 35 minutes, however, it is not yet ripe for service. At this point, you can transfer the Kulfi molds to the freezer. The Kulfi is ready to be served in about six hours after, its initial freeze of 35 minutes.
Pista Kulfi Traditional Recipe
The Problems & Solutions for making Kulfi at home
1. Sugar and Dairy products
The sugar and dairy products such as milk, or cream may contribute in making large ice crystals. The freezing point of a typical Kulfi mixture is about 20º F.
To avoid formation of ice crystals, you have to follow three steps:
1. Cook the Kulfi mixture that contains dairy product and sugar to at least 165º F.
2. Age the mixture overnight (about 12 hours) in the refrigerator prior to start freezing.
3. Freeze as quickly as possible. The freezers at home may not have low enough temperature. Use a baby bath tub with salt and crushed ice. 1 cup of salt to 5 cups of ice lowers the freezing temperature to about 16º F.
Can I freeze Kulfi in the freezer?
2. Amount of Sugar
Limit sugar to ¼ the amount of total mixture by volume when making Kulfi. High amount of sugar slows down the time needed to freeze, resulting in soft Kulfi.
3. Overfilling Canisters
The Kulfi expands as it freezes. Don't fill the canister or molds more than two-thirds full.