What is Imli ki Kulfi?
Imli ki kulfi (or spiced tamarind Popsicles) conjures up vivid memories of street food, elbow-licking exercises to draw out the juices trickling down and a sharp contrast of flavours of heat-spice-tangy-sweet that comes from the base syrup. Yes we have all had the kala khatta, nimbu (lemon), naarangi(orange) flavoured golas (Popsicles) made out of crushed ice , but somehow eating that from a street vendor is something I don't relish - at-least in mumbai / bangalore where I live / grew up, the quality of the ice is quite suspect.
When I made the Instant Pot Date Tamarind Chutney (in less than 15 mins from start to finish), this imli kulfi is naturally an extension to make this lip smacking Imli Kulfi. Click below to see how to make this Date-Tamarind Chutney in bulk for chaats or to serve with snacks. And most importantly this kulfi 🙂
So like most street foods that we make and relish at home, we LOVED this ! The first time I made this it was gulped down so quickly that I had to make a second batch to click pics 😛
Other Kulfi / Popsicles you may like on the blog
We couldn't wait to savour the madly-awaited treat. Make one (or many sets) and you would know what am talking about ... If you like Kulfis like us, why dont you try out this Fruit Kulfi or this 2-ingredient Kesar Pista Matka Kulfi 2- ingedient Kesar Pista Matka Kulfi (Matka refers to an earthen pot) Adapted from Vaishali's recipe, I have given a few personal twists and it was lip smacking delicious.
Prep time -10 mins ; freezing time -10 hours, makes -6 Popsicles / kulfis
Ingredients to make Imli Kulfi:
- 6 tablespoon Thick Homemade tamarind chaat chutney (Click video above for the Instant Pot version to make this chutney in bulk)
- 1 teaspoon dried mint powder / Mint paste (don't skip!)
- ½ teaspoon Fennel powder (saunf powder)
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder (Bhuna Jeera powder)
- ¼ tablespoon Black salt
- ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder
- 4 cups Chilled water
Method to make Imli Ki Kulfi / Imli Ice Gola:
- Mix all ingredients well, adjust spices to taste, add ice cold water, bring to pourable consistency and freeze in individual Popsicle moulds for 8-13 hours or till frozen
- Once done, run under running tap water with the mould on for 5-10 seconds
- De mould and serve immediately.
Imli Ki Kulfi / Imli Ice Gola
Equipment
- 6 Popsicle Moulds
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon Thick Homemade tamarind chaat chutney Click video above for the Instant Pot version to make this chutney in bulk
- 1 teaspoon mint powder or use Mint paste (don't skip!)
- ½ teaspoon Fennel powder saunf powder
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder Bhuna Jeera powder
- ¼ tablespoon Black Salt
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 4 cups Chilled Water
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients well, adjust spices to taste, add ice cold water, bring to pourable consistency
- Freeze in individual Popsicle moulds for 8-12 hours or till frozen
- Once done, run moulds under running tap water for 5-10 seconds
- De mould and serve immediately.
Gayathri Kumar says
That is a nice tangy spicy kulfi. Even I have bookmarked it from Vaishali's space, but yet to try..
vaishali sabnani says
Thanks dear for trying it..and if time permits we shall have it in Delhi..I like the addition of mint and sauf to it..must have tasted real gpood.
MySpicyKitchen says
Haha, off course, kulfis had to be frightened by Princi mam!! 🙂 Addition of mint sounds good and must haev tasted great! I remember these form Vaishali's blog.
Priya Suresh says
Yea this kulfi rocks, even i tried it from Vaishali's space for BM and i still remember the taste of this kulfi, beautiful pick Kalyani.
Suma Gandlur says
These sound like some spicy and strongly flavorful kulfis.
Harini R says
Interesting kulfi there. Myl ittle one will probably love this. She is all for tangy stuff.
Srividhya says
omg yummylicious lipsmacking flavor.. I want to grab one for slurping
www.annapurnaz.in says
Omg...the name itself activated my salivary glands and they are crying because of over exertion without any gains 🙂
Kalyani says
Ritu ! Thanks :))) lol ! That must be the funniest comment I have got in all these years of blogging :))
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Ritu :))))
Archana says
LOL at Ritu's comment.Come to think of it its true.
These kulfis are yum. Will wait for the girls to become alright then try. On second thought will make them now only. Will get to at least eat them!!
Pavani says
Wow what a tongue tickling kulfi with imli. I just made a batch of sweet chutney and this is probably the best dish to make with it now.
Smruti Ashar says
These kulfis look so delicious! I could devour them all 🙂
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
These are the kulfis that I was craving after seeing them on Vaishali's space. I will remember to call Princi Madam if mine doesn't set 🙂
Srivalli says
lol at Ritu's comment..but surely its true..I have been wanting to make them ever since Vaishali posted it..very good one..I enjoyed your street food week!
Sowmya :) says
These look gorgeous! How did I miss them all my life? *rushes off to find imli right away*
cookingwithsapana says
I have had bookmarked them from Vaishali's blog. Looks too sinful.
The Pumpkin Farm says
yummy , we will love this , it is like panipuri frozen on a stick
Priya Vj says
Wow khatta meeta kuchi ice ... love such Popsicles which trigger the taste buds.. reminds me off the kala khatta gola which is my fav even today
Kalyani says
yay! more power to Kuchchi ice 🙂 a.k.a Ice Gola na !
Mayuri Patel says
Wow, Kalyani I am now craving for a gola so much! What a lovely idea to use the date tamarind chutney to make these imli ice gola. Will be trying this out during the summer, for sure.
Kalyani says
thanks Mayuri. I made an extra batch of imli khatti meethi chutney only for this gola 🙂
Seema Sriram says
The sumer months and these tangy sweet popsicles are just so good. I love how easy these are to make.
Kalyani says
yup ! quick and delish, they are...
Chef Mireille says
WOW - a spicy popsicle - now that is something new and different. I really have to try it as I cannot image what the flavors would be in popsicle form!
Kalyani says
yes- a spicy - tangy popsicle indeed ! hope you do try this sometime, Mir
Sujata Roy says
Wow Kalyani name imli ka gola is sufficient for mouthwatering. Spicy tangy tongue tickling imli ki kulfi also looks so attractive. I can imagine the lipsmackingly delicious taste.
Kalyani says
Thanks Sujata. yes, it IS lip smackingly delicious !