Famous Traditional Ice Cream in Iran (Akbar Mashti) | Hello Iran TV

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut cream is a dairy-free option while whole milk reduces costs.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric offers color and health benefits, while annatto is more affordable.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar texture and flavor, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

Mix salep powder and sugar in a bowl.

Put the milk on the stove and wait until it starts boiling.

Add the mixed salep powder and sugar to the boiling milk and stir well.

Remove from heat and add rose water and saffron, stirring to combine.

Let the mixture cool for 30-40 minutes.

Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour, then stir and pour into another bowl and refrigerate for another 2 hours.

Add sliced pistachios to the cooled mixture and mix.

Put the mixture back in the fridge and let it freeze until solid, ideally overnight.

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