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A pistachio kulfi icecream popsicle on a green plate
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Pistachio Almond Cardamom Popsicle - Pista Kulfi - vegan glutenfree

Indian Pista Kulfi Dessert. Creamy Pistachio Almond Cardamom Popsicle. Non Dairy Ice Cream. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
freezing time5 hours
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Keyword: Indian dessert, pistachio icecream, vegan icecream
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons raw Pistachios
  • 1 Tablespoon raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup almond milk or other non dairy milk  or make your own nut milk
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or any thickening starch or 1 Tablespoon ground cashew
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • a pinch of saffron optional
  • 2-4 Tablespoons raw sugar powdered ( to taste)

For variations: Add a pinch of black pepper, or a Tablespoons of chopped dark chocolate, or a Tablespoon of ginger snap crumbs/crystallized ginger.

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Instructions

  • Grind the Pistachios and then the almonds into as fine a powder as possible.(some of it may become buttery, which is fine), or use pistachio or almond butter,
  • In a blender, add the ground Pistachios and almonds, cornstarch, raw sugar, spices and Almond milk. Blend well until the mixture is well combined.
  • Transfer mix to a pan and bring to just about a boil on low-medium heat, stirring almost constantly.
  • Or microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave for 30 seconds again(it should bubble slightly).
  • The mixture will thicken at just about the boiling stage. Add a few tsp more nut flour(pistachio/almond or cashew) if you like it the kulfi mix to be really thick. If adding cashew flour, then bring to a boil.
  • Take off heat. Let cool a bit. Taste and adjust sugar.
  • Add in the cardamom, pepper/candied ginger is using, mix , then transfer to Popsicle, Kulfi, or ice cream molds or ramekins.
  • Cover the open molds/ramekins with aluminium foil and let freeze overnight.
  • Let the popsicles or molds sit out or dip in warm-hot water to take the frozen ice cream out.
  • Serve as is, or in a parfait with fresh mango, pistachio, and ginger snap crumbs.
  • Or drizzle some salted caramel or peppered sugar syrup.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.6mg