Step 1

In a wide pan or kadai, heat milk on a sim or low flame for at least about 18 to 20 mins. The milk will reduce and thicken in this period of time. Keep on stirring the milk often as it simmers so that it does not burn from the bottom in the pan.

Step 2

Grate the khoya or crumble it very well to a fine texture. Set aside. Crush the pistachios and almonds to a semi fine consistency in a dry grinder or in a mortar-pestle. Keep both of them aside.

Step 3

Crush the green cardamom pods in a mortar-pestle and powder finely. Discard the husks.

Step 4

Dissolve the rice flour or cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of milk. Mix very well. Set aside.

Step 5

After 18 to 20 minutes of the milk simmering, add the sugar and stir.

Step 6

Let the sugar dissolve and after 3 to 4 mins, add the rice flour paste or cornstarch paste.

Step 7

Keep on stirring after adding the paste, so that no lumps are formed.

Step 8

The whole mixture has to be lump free, so keep on stirring.

Step 9

After 4 to 5 mins, when the mixture has thickened, add the khoya (mawa), powdered almonds and pistachios together with the cardamom powder.

Step 10

Stir very well and just simmer for a minute or two on a low heat. Keep on stirring so that the khoya (mawa) is distributed evenly.

Step 11

Switch off the heat.

Step 12

Add rose water or kewra water and crushed saffron. Do a taste test of the mixture and add more sugar if needed.

Step 13

Let the mixture cool at room temperature.

Step 14

Then pour the mixture in kulfi moulds or in serving bowls or small glasses or in popsicle moulds.

Step 15

Freeze the kulfi overnight or for a day. Once the kulfi is well set and frozen, remove it by sliding a butter knife at the edges.

Step 16

Remove on a glass plate or wooden tray. Slice the kulfi and serve immediately. If frozen in a popsicle mold or tray serve as kulfi popsicles.