Kulfi

Ingredients:

* 1 litre full cream/ whole milk
* 1 can (400 gm) sweetened condensed milk
* 1 cup powdered milk
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 tsp cardamom powder
* 1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds/pistachios cut into slivers (optional)

Preparation:

* Put all the ingredients into a deep, heavy-bottomed (preferably nonstick) pan and blend with a plastic whisk (to avoid scratching the pan).
* Cook on a medium flame till the milk mixture is thickened and reduced to 75 per cent of its original volume. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
* Turn off the fire and add the cardamom powder and almond slivers. Mix well.
* Cool the milk mixture completely and pour into a freezer-safe dish - any shape is fine. You can even use ice-lolly containers to make handy individual serves. Kids love them!
* Freeze and when firm, unmould or scoop out desired portions and serve.