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Floral Indian Cardamom Kulfi with Roasted Almond Topping

Name: Floral Indian Cardamom Kulfi with Roasted Almond Topping
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 360 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Whole milk, 4 cups; Condensed milk, 1 cup; Sugar, 1/2 cup; Cardamom powder, 1/4 teaspoon; Rose water, 2 tablespoons; Almonds, 1/2 cup, roughly chopped; Butter, 1 tablespoon; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Edible rose petals; Saffron strands

This delightful and rich Indian dessert is infused with cardamom and rose water, then topped with roasted almonds for a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 31, 2026

Floral Indian Cardamom Kulfi with Roasted Almond Topping — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 30 min

Cook

4 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Cardamom Kulfi Base

For the Roasted Almond Topping

Optional Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 424 kcal
Protein: 11.8 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Fat: 16.7 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2543 kcal
Protein: 71 g
Carbs: 341.5 g
Fat: 100 g
Fiber: 9.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Whole milk 4 cups	600	32	48	32	0
Condensed milk 1 cup	980	24	166	22	0
Sugar 1/2 cup	400	0	100	0	0
Cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon	2	0	0	0	0.1
Rose water 2 tablespoons	0	0	0	0	0
Almonds 1/2 cup, roughly chopped	410	15	15	35	9
Butter 1 tablespoon	100	0	0	11	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	50	0	12.5	0	0
Edible rose petals	0	0	0	0	0
Saffron strands	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Cardamom Kulfi Base

1
Reduce the Milk
In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the whole milk to a boil and simmer until it reduces to half, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
2
Add Sweeteners
Add the condensed milk, sugar, and cardamom powder. Stir well and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
Tip: Use freshly ground cardamom for a more intense aromatic flavor.
3
Add Rose Water and Cool
Remove from heat, add rose water, and let it cool completely before pouring into molds.
Tip: Ensure the milk mixture is completely cool before freezing to avoid ice crystals.

Preparing the Roasted Almond Topping

1
Melt the Butter
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
2
Roast the Almonds
Add chopped almonds and sugar, stirring continuously until the almonds are golden and fragrant.
3
Cool the Topping
Set aside to cool.
Tip: Freeze the kulfi overnight for the best set texture.

How to Make Floral Indian Cardamom Kulfi with Roasted Almond Topping

Total time: 6 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Reducing the Milk
Simmer until reduced by half, stirring frequently.
2
Mixing Ingredients
Combine condensed milk, sugar, and cardamom into reduced milk.
3
Cooling & Freezing
Cool thoroughly, then freeze in molds.