Rose and Almond Ice Cream

A lovely recipe from Tarla Dalal. Posting here for safekeeping. Total time does not include time required for freezing.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups  whole milk
• 1  tablespoon cornflour
• 5  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh cream
• 8 -10  red  rose petals
• 2 -3  drops rose essence
• 1⁄4 cup  roasted and  sliced almonds

Directions

1. Dissolve the cornflour in 4 tablespoons of cold milk.
2. Combine the milk, cornflour solution and sugar in a pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously. Cool completely.
3. Add the cream, rose petals, rose essence and mix well. Pour into a shallow container. Cover and freeze till it is almost set.
4. Divide the mixture into 2 batches and churn each batch separately in a blender till it is smooth. Add the almonds and mix lightly.
5. Transfer both batches into a shallow container. Cover and freeze till it is firm. Scoop and serve.