The Peshawari Ice Cream

Get a taste of Karachi's very own ice cream industry.

Roadside view of the stall (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Peshawari Ice Cream

Contrary to the name, Peshawari Ice Cream has no ties to the city of Peshawar in Northern Pakistan! 

This decadent, rich ice cream was first created by three brothers in Karachi who wanted to bring joy to their fellow Pakistanis after the country gained independence in 1947.

Peshawari ice Cream (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

The classic Peshawari ice cream, crafted with milk, sugar, and cream, has retained its popularity since the 1960s. What truly makes it unforgettable is its lush, creamy texture, achieved through a meticulous churning process.

Peshawari ice Cream in the making (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Seasonal flavors such as mango and strawberry are also immensely enjoyed, as well as other firm favorites such as tutti frutti and kulfa falooda.

An assortment of toppings (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Different toppings for ice creams.

Peshawari ice Cream (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Making a kulfi falooda drink starts with cold strands of falooda sev (bean noodles), topped with a scoop of white Peshawari ice cream,

Peshawari ice Cream with a few toppings (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Rose syrup, milk and an additional scoop of a different ice cream flavor are added and topped with candied fruit.

Peshawari ice Cream (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Chopped pieces of jelly are added on top.

Peshawari ice Cream (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Nuts are added,

Peshawari ice Cream (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Additional rose syrup is poured on for extra sweetness,

Peshawari ice Cream in the making (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

and extra slivered almonds and pistachios added for extra crunch.

Peshawari ice Cream in the making (2020)SOCH Outreach Foundation

Enjoy

The finished kulfi falooda.

Credits: Story

Produced by SOC Films
Project Director: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
Producers: Syed Ayub, Sameer Khan
Project Manager: Huma Shah
Director of Photography: Murtaza Ali
Photography: Khurram Victor
Photography Editor: Karim Baig
Exhibits Writer: Nazia Latif, Sameer Khan
Exhibits: Syed Ayub, Sameer Khan
Associate Producer : Asad Pabani

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