Cardamom Kulfi

Cardamom Kulfi is a medium Indian recipe that serves 6. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 22 min | Cook: 57 min | Total: 1 hr 34 min

Cost: $1.70 total, $0.28 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 L Whole milk (preferably whole and not skimmed)
  • 1 cuillère à soupe Thick cream (about 15 ml)
  • 50 g White sugar
  • 2 g Ground green cardamom (about ½ teaspoon)
  • 6 pcs Wooden sticks (to insert into each kulfi)
  • 1 rouleau Aluminum foil (to cover the molds)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    Measure the milk, cream, sugar and cardamom. Prepare the molds, aluminum foil and sticks.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Bring the milk to a boil

    Pour the liter of whole milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over medium heat until it begins to boil.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 100°C

  3. Reduce the milk

    Lower the heat to low and let simmer, stirring every 2‑3 minutes for 30 minutes, until the volume is reduced by half.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 90°C

  4. Add the cardamom

    Stir in the ground green cardamom and continue cooking for an additional 20 minutes.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 90°C

  5. Sweeten the mixture

    Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Cool

    Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

    Time: PT15M

  7. Blend the base

    Pour the cooled mixture into the blender and blend for a few seconds to obtain a smooth texture.

    Time: PT1M

  8. Incorporate the cream

    Add the tablespoon of thick cream into the blender and blend again for 1 minute.

    Time: PT1M

  9. Fill the molds

    Pour the preparation into the plastic cups, cover each mold with aluminum foil and insert a wooden stick.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Freeze

    Place the molds in a green freezer bag or an airtight container and put them in the freezer for 6 to 8 hours.

    Time: PT6H

Nutrition Facts

Calories
150
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
0 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑free, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: Milk, Cream

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Cardamom Kulfi

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A homemade kulfi, creamy Indian ice cream flavored with green cardamom. No ice cream maker needed, just reduce the milk, add sugar, cream and spices, then freeze in plastic molds with wooden sticks.

MediumIndianServes 6

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Source Video
6h 29m
Prep
55m
Cook
53m
Cleanup
8h 17m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.70
Total cost
$0.28
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Bring the milk to a boil
  • Reduce the milk
  • Fill the molds
  • Freeze

Safety Warnings

  • Hot milk can cause burns – handle the saucepan with kitchen gloves.
  • Use wooden sticks to avoid metal shards in the freezer.
  • Do not leave the mixture boiling unattended.

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