Rabri Kulfi Recipe – Traditional Indian Frozen Dessert with Rich Rabri Flavor
Rabri Kulfi is a classic Indian frozen dessert made with thickened milk, sugar, cardamom, and dry fruits. This traditional kulfi recipe is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a creamy, grainy texture that’s absolutely irresistible. Perfect for festive occasions or to beat the summer heat with a desi twist.
Ingredients
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup finely chopped dry fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
- ¼ teaspoon green cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon cold milk (for corn starch slurry)
Instructions
- In a thick, flat-bottomed pan, bring milk to a boil on medium heat.
- Keep stirring occasionally and let it reduce slowly.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 teaspoon corn starch with 1 tablespoon cold milk to make a slurry.
- When the milk reduces to about 60%, add sugar and the corn starch slurry. Stir continuously.
- Add finely chopped dry fruits and cardamom powder. Mix well.
- Continue cooking until the milk thickens to a rabri-like consistency and reduces to half or less.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
- Pour the mixture into kulfi moulds.
- Freeze for 6–7 hours or overnight until set.
- To serve, unmould the kulfi and garnish with extra chopped pistachios.
Chef’s Tips
- Use full-fat milk for best results.
- Add saffron strands for added flavor and color.
- Replace sugar with jaggery for a rustic taste.
- Add rose water for a refreshing twist.