Kulfi
Kulfi
Kulfi (/kʊlfiː/) is a popular frozen dairy dessert from the Indian subcontinent. It is often described as "traditional Indian ice cream". Unlike Western ice creams, Kulfi is not whipped, resulting in a solid, dense frozen dessert similar to traditional custard-based ice cream.
Etymology
The term "Kulfi" is derived from the Persian word for a covered cup. The dessert likely originated in the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. The Persian traders and merchants who travelled to the Indian subcontinent might have introduced this dessert.
Ingredients
Kulfi is traditionally made with milk that has been simmered for several hours, sweetened with sugar, and flavored with ingredients such as cardamom, saffron, pistachio, and rose water. The mixture is then frozen in metal cones or earthen pots known as "kulhars" before being served.
Variations
There are several variations of Kulfi, including mango kulfi, pistachio kulfi, and malai kulfi. Each variation has a unique flavor profile and ingredients. For example, mango kulfi is made with pureed mangoes, while malai kulfi is made with heavy cream.
Related Terms
- Milk: A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for infant mammals before they are able to digest other types of food.
- Sugar: A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.
- Cardamom: A spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae.
- Saffron: A spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus".
- Pistachio: A member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East.
- Rose water: A flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kulfi
- Wikipedia's article - Kulfi
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