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Saffron & Pistachio Kulfi Doughnuts
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Saffron & Pistachio
Kulfi Doughnuts
For A Rich Christmas Dessert

170 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
18
Ingredients
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These Saffron & Pistachio Kulfi Doughnuts reinterpret Christmas dessert through Indian flavours. Soft, yeast-raised doughnuts are filled with a dense kulfi-style custard made by reducing milk, blooming saffron, and folding in pistachios. The result balances airy fried dough with a slow-cooked, aromatic centre that feels festive without being heavy.

Ingredients

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250 gAll-purpose flour (For the Doughnuts)
7 gInstant dry yeast
40 gCaster sugar
140 mlWhole milk (lukewarm)
40 gUnsalted butter (softened)
1 largeEgg
3 gSalt
for deep fryingNeutral oil
500 mlFull-fat milk (For the Kulfi Filling)
120 gSweetened condensed milk
10 gCornflour
30 ml Warm milk (for cornflour slurry)
12–15Saffron strands
40 gPistachios (finely chopped)
½ tspGreen cardamom powder
60 gIcing sugar (For the Finish)
15 gFinely chopped pistachios
a fewSaffron strands (lightly crushed)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Dough Mixing

Combine flour, caster sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Add lukewarm milk, egg, and softened butter, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic; this structure helps the doughnuts hold the filling later. Shape into a ball and cover.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Dough Proofing

Let the dough rest until doubled in volume. This slow rise develops flavour and ensures the crumb stays light after frying. Proper proofing prevents dense centres, which is crucial for filled doughnuts that stay soft even after cooling.

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Kulfi Reduction

Simmer full-fat milk, stirring often, until reduced by one-third. Add condensed milk and cook gently. Stir in the cornflour slurry and cook until thick. Add saffron, cardamom, and pistachios, letting the heat release their aroma before cooling fully.

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Shaping Rounds

Roll the risen dough to 1.5 cm thickness and cut into rounds. Transfer to a lined tray and cover lightly. This thickness ensures even frying and enough interior space to hold the kulfi filling without leaking.

 

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Final Proof

Allow the cut doughnuts to puff up. This second proof relaxes gluten and prepares the dough for frying. Skipping this step leads to uneven colour and a tight interior texture.

 

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Frying

Heat oil to 170–175°C. Fry in small batches, turning once, until evenly golden. Controlled temperature cooks the dough through without darkening the surface too quickly. Drain and let cool slightly before filling.

 

Description - Step 7

Step 7: Filling & Finishing

Pipe the chilled kulfi filling into the doughnuts from the side until gently heavy. Dust with icing sugar and garnish with chopped pistachios and crushed saffron for a festive look and aroma.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Dough Mixing
15 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Dough Proofing
75 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Kulfi Reduction
20 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Shaping Rounds
10 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Final Proof
30 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Frying
8 Minutes
Step 7
Step 7: Filling & Finishing
12 Minutes

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Plating Instructions

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Arrange doughnuts in a staggered stack to showcase the filling points.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair these doughnuts with a steaming cup of masala chai or a cardamom latte to complement the aromatic saffron and rich kulfi filling.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Finish with saffron strands and pistachio dust just before serving.

 

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