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Kulfi. Cashew Almond Oats Ice Cream

Kulfi, an Indian cashew almond oats ice cream, so easy and delicious. Totally dairy free and healthy. The perfect way to cool down in the summer. Vegan Recipe.

Prep Time
1 hr 20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup cashews
  • 1/3 cup almonds
  • water
  • 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
  • 5-6 Tablespoons raw sugar or jaggery
  • 1 Tablespoon of softened vegan butter or high fat oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 teaspoon of arrowroot/cornstarch powder

Instructions

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  1. Soak cashews and almonds overnight (I used 1/3 cup each). Nuke them in the microwave for a minute with a little water. You can also soak them for an hour and then nuke them in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. or blanch/cook in hot water for 2 minutes.
  2. Puree the cashews and almonds with about 1/3 – 1/2 cup warm-(more towards hot) water to make a creamy puree. I did not peel the almonds, you can peel them if your blender doesnt puree the mix smooth enough with the peel.
  3. Add some quick cooking oats( 1/4 cup), 5-6 tablespoons raw sugar or jaggery(depending on the sweetness wanted) and a Tablespoon of softened vegan butter or high fat oil, 1/2 teaspoon saffron, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder and blend again. Add a little water if needed to get a thick puree consistency.
  4. This puree now can be frozen as is, in popsicles or any container, or put in the icecream maker.
Cooking Step
  1. I heated the puree in a teaspoon vegan butter over low heat, stirring almost continuously, till it just about bubbled. 
  2. This will thicken the puree even more. You can add a teaspoon of arrowroot/cornstarch powder mixed in a little water, to thicken it further.( the cooking adds a bit of a sticky oat texture. If you dont like stickyness, skip this step) Use icecream maker, or freeze in covered container or as popsicles.

Notes

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  • I added some cocoa powder to some of this mix the next day and made a thin chocolatey layer on top, just for fun. It is totally optional. The saffron cardamom by itself taste much better!
  • made some Popsicles twice without the cooking step. A bigger container as in the first picture, with the cooking step. Both came out creamy and thick!
  • You can add a frozen banana, a half cup Coconut cream or soy cream for added creaminess.
  • You can also use rice soaked overnight as a substitute for the oats. Adjust sweetness by taste.
  • Other variations: Add 1/4 cup blanched and pureed pistachios to it and cardamom powder but no saffron, for a pistachio Kulfi! 
  • Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.