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Kulfi vs Ice Cream
Kulfi and ice cream are both chilled treats, but kulfi is denser, creamier and shaped by a slower cooking process.
Kulfi and ice cream may look similar at first, but the texture tells the story. Ice cream is churned with air, while kulfi is set without whipping, giving it a thicker, creamier bite.
Kulfi usually starts with milk that is sweetened, reduced and flavored before being set in moulds or pots. That slow reduction creates a cooked milk richness that feels distinct from custard-style ice cream.
Traditional kulfi flavors often lean into cardamom, saffron, rose, nuts and fruit. Ice cream can travel anywhere, but kulfi keeps a deeply Indian identity.