Step 1

firstly, in a kadai heat 3 cup milk and 1 cup cream.

Step 2

also, add 2 tbsp milk powder. alternatively, add khoya / khova / mava for rich flavour.

Step 3

stir continuously, making sure everything is combined well without any lumps.

Step 4

get the milk to a boil stirring occasionally.

Step 5

add 2 tbsp almonds, 2 tbsp pistachios, 2 tbsp cashew and ¼ tsp kesar.

Step 6

boil the milk for 10 minutes or more stirring occasionally.

Step 7

keep boiling till the milk reduces to half or thickens.

Step 8

add ¼ cup sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 9

boil for another 5 minutes, or till milk thickens.

Step 10

cool the mixture and transfer to a small matka or cups.

Step 11

cover the matka with cling wrap or aluminium foil and freeze for 8 hours.

Step 12

finally, garnish matka malai kulfi with chopped nuts and serve chilled.