In India, the one dessert every adult, millennial, and Gen Z loves is kulfi. Kulfi has been famous for years, and it’s perfect to end your day on a sweet note. But every food item, whether it’s a snack or dessert, each one’s name has come from somewhere. Now, chef Ranveer Brar has shared an interesting fact about the origin of the word kulfi, and we know you’re eager to know about it. Scroll down!
What Is The Origin Of The Word ‘Kulfi’?
Ranveer Brar often takes to his social media handle not just to share recipes but also to take us back in time by sharing interesting facts about their origin. Now, once again, he has shared a video where he revealed where the word ‘kulfi’ came from. In the video, he mentioned that the word kulfi came from ‘kulf’. Kulf is a Parsi word that means covered.
In earlier times, kulfi was made in covered cups, and that’s why it was named kulfi. He also mentioned that the Mughals brought our favourite dessert, kulfi, to India through Persian culture. Today, this dessert has various varieties to enjoy, like kesar kulfi, chocolate kulfi, malai kulfi, and more.
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Ranveer Brar Prepares Mango Kulfi Falooda
Ingredients:
1. Cornstarch
2. Chilled water
3. Mangoes
4. Condensed milk
5. Rabdi
6. Basil leaves
7. Falooda
8. Condensed milk
9. Pistachios
Method:
1. To prepare the falooda sev, add water and cornstarch to a pot and stir well to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture on a medium to low flame for 2–3 minutes.
2. Transfer the prepared mixture into a mould and pipe it directly into iced, chilled water and then refrigerate it for some time.
3. Then for kulfi mixture, add mangoes, condensed milk, and rabdi to a bowl. Blend everything smoothly using a hand blender.
4. Pour the prepared mango mixture into kulfi moulds and freeze for 6 to 7 hours or until completely set.
5. For plating, place mango slices on a serving dish, add the prepared kulfi, and top it with falooda sev and rose syrup. Garnish with basil seeds, condensed milk, and pistachios.
6. For the mango falooda, add rose syrup, falooda sev, mangoes, and basil seeds to a serving glass. Pour chilled milk over it and top with prepared mango kulfi and tutti frutti.
7. Garnish the falooda with almonds, and fresh mango pieces. Serve immediately while chilled and refreshing.
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Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ @ranveer.brar & Canva Pro/ subodhsathe
FAQs
What is the origin of word kulfi?
The word “Kulfi” comes from the Persian word “kulf,” which means “covered.”