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Kesar Elaichi Ice Cream
Tarla Dalal
04 June, 2015
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
9 Mins
Total Time
19 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
2 cups milk
1 cup milk powder
1 tbsp cornflour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh cream
Method
- Combine 1 cup of milk, milk powder and cornflour in a bowl and mix well using a whisk. Keep aside.
- Dissolve the saffron in ¼ cup of warm milk and keep aside.
- Combine the remaining ¾ cup of milk, sugar, saffron-milk mixture and cardamom powder, mix well in a deep non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the milk, milk powder and cornflour mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Once cooled, add the fresh cream, mix well and pour the mixture into a shallow aluminium container. Cover with an aluminium foil and freeze for 6 hours or till semi-set.
- Pour the mixture into a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture back into the same aluminium shallow container. Cover with an aluminium foil and freeze for approx. 10 hours or till set.
- Scoop and serve immediately.
Kesar Elaichi Ice Cream recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 289 cal |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 14.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.7 mg |
| Sodium | 18.6 mg |
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Neha khatter
Oct. 17, 2020, 10:08 a.m.
I have already reviewed this recipe but wanted to ask something from Ms Dalal that what if don''t put Kesar and elaichi powder, will we get a nice vanilla ice cream?
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 17, 2020, 10:08 a.m.
Hi, Yes you can avoid and make vanilla ice-cream.
Bhavna Mody
May 10, 2020, 3:02 a.m.
Hi Till how many days this ice-cream remain fresh?
Tarla Dalal
May 10, 2020, 3:02 a.m.
It will stay fresh for 6 to 7 days.
Neha Khatter
April 10, 2020, 11:27 a.m.
Excellent recipe, everybody loved it specially my daughter...Thanks a lot for such yummy recipes But while eating it had taste of ice also, can you tell me my mistake
Tarla Dalal
April 10, 2020, 11:27 a.m.
Hi, Happy to know you have liked the recipe, the ice crystals form if the ice cream is not covered properly in the tin.
SHILPA.
March 31, 2020, 11:11 p.m.
Yesterday afternoon I had bought all the items except kesar and elaichi and we had prepared icecream and it is tasting very nice but can you tell me why is it liquid after it kept it in freezer?
Archana M
Jan. 3, 2019, 3:36 p.m.
Kesar elaichi ice cream, a smooth creamy ice cream with strong flavor of elaichi and kesar. This is a must try recipe, its a big hit in my house, its just superb in taste... loved it.
Foodie #673283
Feb. 2, 2016, 3:56 p.m.
I tried this recipe, turned out very nice...like it very much.
Foodie #634736
March 31, 2015, 4:43 p.m.
why it is necessary to add milk powder can not we do without it as I tried this recipe without milk powder
Dina Shah
July 9, 2013, 4:38 p.m.
Dina Shah
June 26, 2013, 3:11 p.m.
Superb tried also put almond and pista in it turned excellent......
Tarla Dalal
June 26, 2013, 3:11 p.m.
Great to that Dina you tried this recipe and made improvisations. Do keep trying more and more recipes and keep sharing your feed back. Happy Cooking!!!
Joanna
March 16, 2011, 3:48 p.m.
I tried this recipe n everyone enjoyed it..at home superb delicious
Tarla Dalal
March 16, 2011, 3:48 p.m.
Hi Joanna, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Jolly
Dec. 14, 2010, 4:03 p.m.
