MANGO SHRIKHAND KULFI/ AMRAKHAND KULFI
Summers and cool treats go hand in hand. We all need something cool to cool down our minds and souls, and what could be better than homemade Kulfi, aka the Indian version of Ice cream!
For gloomy, hot and humid summers, when you crave for something cool and chilled to soothe your palate and soul, this delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, creamy and flavorful kulfi comes as a perfect treat!!
This Homemade Amrakhand kulfi is heavenly for your taste buds. It’s so creamy and so yummy, you would not want to miss out on this one!
If you ask me, there's only one thing about summers which I love the most -"MANGOES". Summers may be the season of sweltering heat and draining humidity, but summer is also the season of delicious MANGOES!! And when mangoes meet another delicacy Shrikhand, in the form of Mango Shrikhand or Amrakhand, everything becomes all the more delicious.
This delicious and super sumptuous Amrakhand or Mango Shrikhand in its new makeover in kulfi form is a real delight for your tastebuds. Believe you me this is the most delicious kulfi I have ever eaten.
This has the real flavour of mango, not a single bit of artificial flavoring or colors has been used. This is a dream come true for any mango lover!! Ahhhhh!! Look at that cheerful, happy, sunshiny and divine color!!
Let’s start making this delicious cool treat by having a look at the ingredients first.
INGREDIENTS:
Yogurt – 1 kg ((full fat) after draining the whey you will left with approximately 350 grams of yogurt)
Mango pulp- 3/4th Cup
Sugar powder- 1 Cup
Cardamom powder – 1 teaspoon
Milk powder- 1/2 cup
Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews)- 15 each
Pista slices- 2 tablespoon
Mango- 1, chopped finely, big
Dried Rose petals – 2 tablespoons
DIRECTIONS:
Hung the curd in a muslin or cheese cloth for 4-5 hours or preferably overnight.
For this take a deep bowl and a strainer, the arrangement should be so as that the strainer should not be touching the base of the bowl.
You will see that the whey will start collecting in the bowl. Now keep this whole thing into the refrigerator for at least 4-5 hours. You can keep it overnight too.
After 5 hours, all the liquid/whey has been drained out. You will left with very thick yogurt or chakka.
Take that hung curd.
Add in the the mango pulp, cardamom powder, milk powder and sugar powder.
Mix everything well. You can use a wire whisk or whip attachment with of hand blender.
Be gentle while mixing.
Add in all the chopped nuts, rose petals and chopped mango pieces.
Mix everything well.
Pour this amrakhand kulfi either in kulfi moulds or in steel or plastic container to freeze. Alternatively you can use disposable glasses too.
Tap them 2-3 times so that they are well set.
Cover them either with cling wrap or aluminum foil.
Place these moulds into the freezer and leave the kulfi mixture to freeze for at least 10-11 hours or overnight. This will allow the kulfi mixture to set and freeze nicely.
How to demould the kulfi from the molds- Place the mould in glass of hot water for about 10 seconds. Roll the kulfi mould between your palms for few seconds and kulfi will come out easily from the mould.
Take out the chilled and tempting Amrakhand kulfi from the mould and serve.
Enjoy the cool treat!!
Recipe Card
MANGO SHRIKHAND KULFI/ AMRAKHAND KULFI
Amrakhand or Mango Shrikhand in its new makeover in kulfi form is a real delight for your tastebuds.
Preparation Time: 5-6 hours ( for hung yogurt) + 20-25 minutes
Serves- 7-8
INGREDIENTS:
Yogurt – 1 kg ((full fat) after draining the whey you will left with approximately 350 grams of yogurt)
Mango pulp- 3/4th Cup
Sugar powder- 1 Cup
Cardamom powder – 1 teaspoon
Milk powder- 1/2 cup
Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews)- 15 each
Pista slices- 2 tablespoon
Mango- 1, chopped finely, big
Dried Rose petals – 2 tablespoons
DIRECTIONS:
Hung the curd in a muslin or cheese cloth for 4-5 hours or preferably overnight.
For this take a deep bowl and a strainer, the arrangement should be so as that the strainer should not be touching the base of the bowl.
You will see that the whey will start collecting in the bowl. Now keep this whole thing into the refrigerator for at least 4-5 hours. You can keep it overnight too.
After 5 hours, all the liquid/whey has been drained out. You will left with very thick yogurt or chakka.
Take that hung curd.
Add in the the mango pulp, cardamom powder, milk powder and sugar powder.
Mix everything well. You can use a wire whisk or whip attachment with of hand blender.
Be gentle while mixing.
Add in all the chopped nuts, rose petals and chopped mango pieces.
Mix everything well.
Pour this amrakhand kulfi either in kulfi moulds or in steel or plastic container to freeze. Alternatively you can use disposable glasses too.
Tap them 2-3 times so that they are well set.
Cover them either with cling wrap or aluminum foil.
Place these moulds into the freezer and leave the kulfi mixture to freeze for at least 10-11 hours or overnight. This will allow the kulfi mixture to set and freeze nicely.
How to demould the kulfi from the molds- Place the mould in glass of hot water for about 10 seconds. Roll the kulfi mould between your palms for few seconds and kulfi will come out easily from the mould.
Take out the chilled and tempting Amrakhand kulfi from the mould and serve.
Enjoy the cool treat!!