Basundi Sweet Recipe
"This traditonal basundi recipe is a special Indian sweet prepared during festivals in western part of India especially Maharashtra and Gujarat. There are easier and less labour intensive methods to prepare basundi but then it would not be authentic. Basundi recipe is rich, creamy, thickened milk, flavored with saffron & nuts. A gem among indian sweets recipes, learn how to make basundi for diwali, holi. Milk is reduced to half the quantity and then nuts and sugar are added to it. Very flavourful. Learn how to make basundi."
Serves8 Basundi, Sweet, Recipe, Snack, Dessert
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time45 min
Ingredients
- 2 litre Full Fat Milk
- 1/2 cup sugar (you can reduce by another tbsp)
- 1/2 tablespoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cardamom powder
- 7-8 saffron strands (soaked in 2 tbsps of warm milk)
- 7-8 saffron strands (soaked in 2 tbsps of warm milk)
- 7-8 Almonds blanched and peeled
- 1/2 tablespoon chironji
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Sliver the blanched almonds, chop the pistachios and set aside.
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Boil milk in a large heavy bottomed wide vessel on high flame. Once it comes to a boil, reduce flame to low and allow to simmer for 12-15 mts, stirring in intervals of 3 mts.
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Add sugar at this point and keep stirring constantly. You will see that the milk thickens. This could take 45 to 50 mts.
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Add cardamom powder and mix well. Turn off flame and allow to cool down slightly. Remove to a serving bowl.
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Garnish with the chopped nuts and saffron strands.
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Ladle into serving bowls and serve warm. You can even chill the rabdi and serve it chilled.