Kulfi is the most popular desert and traditional ice cream of the Sub-Continent. It is generally made from evaporated milk, topping with Pistachio, Almond, Coconut and strawberry syrup. This type of ice cream was first made during the rule of Mughals in the Sub Continent, during 16th century.
It had been packed with metal cones, with the topping of pistachio and saffron. People from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal and Middle East region loves to eat Kulfi, especially during the summer season. It is served with vermicelli noodles, which adds some taste in it and it is generally called “Faluda”.
In Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, Kulfi is sold by vendors called as Kulfiwalas. These vendors circulates around different streets of cities and sell these Kulfis. Especially after Jumma prayer, these vendors stand outside the mosques and sells Kulfi to children and teenagers. When the cricket season is on and teenagers play on the streets and grounds, these kulfi vendors reach there and sell their item to those players. Normal sale of Kulfi vendors is around Rs. to Rs. 3000, increased to Rs. 4000 to Rs. 5000 during the peak of summer season.
Kulfi vendors generally hired on the daily wages by the owners or Kulfi makers and they normally get Rs. 600 to 700 per day, depend on sale.