Saffron Coconut Cashew Kulfi Delight
Best For An Occasional Treat
Kulfi is a delicious Indian dessert. Many of us think that preparing ice cream at home is a difficult thing to do, but this recipe can be prepared within a few minutes, and you don’t even need an ice cream maker for it. The base of this kulfi is made of cashew and coconut.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2-3,
MAKES 1½ CUPS
Kulfi Ice Cream
• ½ cup soaked cashews
• 1 cup coconut malai
• ¼ cup jaggery, powdered
• 4 dates, seedless
• ⅓ cup coconut water
• 10 strands of saffron
• ⅛ teaspoon green cardamom powder
• ⅛ teaspoon rock salt
Topping
• 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
PRE-PREPARATION
Soak the cashews in water for about 6 hours.
Method
1.Place all the ice cream ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a shallow glass dish or a steel container, and let it freeze for about 6 hours in the freezer.
3. Before serving, let the ice cream thaw on a counter for 15-30 minutes, until it becomes soft enough to scoop.
4. Top with chopped pistachios and serve.
Benefits:
- Cashews provide healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals like magnesium and zinc.
- Coconut malai offers creaminess and a tropical flavor while being dairy-free and suitable for vegans.
- Jaggery and dates add sweetness without refined sugar, making it a healthier dessert option.
- Saffron and cardamom not only enhance the flavor but also offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Coconut water adds hydration and electrolytes, making it a refreshing treat for hot days.
Nutritive Value (per serving):
- Calories: Approximately 200 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Vitamins and Minerals: Rich in vitamin E, calcium, and potassium.