Basundi is a delicious sweet dish  made during festivals. It is popular in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat.  It is creamy, thick and makes a good dessert.
Basundi is a festive delicacy. It is ideal for any get-together or parties. Purii Basundi is a match made in heaven. I remember it would be a much awaited lunch during Diwali.
Do you know it tastes best when chilled? It is one of the sweets most people love, you can make it ahead and chill in the refrigerator.
A few other sweet dishes on the blog  Sweet potato kheer,  Moong dal payasa, Vermicelli payasa
basundi
Ingredients :
- 1 litre full fat milk
- 1 cup sugar ( 1 cup =150 ml)
- a few strands of saffron
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup assorted dry fruits
- 1 teaspoon ghee
Method:
- Boil the milk on a low flame. Keep stirring in between.
- Add saffron strands to it. It imparts colour to the dish.
- Scrape the sides and put it along with the milk to boil. It gives a creamy texture.
- Let it reduce to half the quantity.
- Add sugar, stir and allow to cook for some more time.
- Let cool.
- Add cardamom powder.
- Roast the dry fruits in ghee and garnish with it.
- Serve chilled.
Take a tip:
- Do not use skimmed milk.
- Use a thick bottom pan. You can use a pressure cooker or pan.
- Keep stirring at regular intervals. Otherwise, it may get burnt.
- Adding cardamom powder in the end, gives more aroma.
basundi
Basundi
Ingredients
Method
- Boil milk on a low flame. Keep stirring in between.
- Add saffron strands to it. It imparts colour and fragrance to the dish.
- Let it reduce to half the quantity. Scrape the sides and put it along with the milk to boil.
- Add sugar, give a stir. Let it cook for some more time.
- Let cool. Add cardamom powder.
- Roast dry fruits in ghee and garnish it.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Do not use skimmed milk.Â
- Use a thick bottom pan. You can use a pressure cooker or pan.
- Keep stirring at regular intervals. Otherwise, it may get burnt.
- Adding cardamom powder in the end, gives more aroma.
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basundi
I love this dessert. My mom make this in home. Very mouth watering.
Thankyou @oursamyatra
It looks lovely! Basundi & rabri are amongst my favorite Indian sweets! Your pic made me crave for some now 🙂
Thankyou Freada..:)
Sorry typo Freda I meant
I could eat 2-3 basundi bowl just like that:) so yummy.
Thankyou Jagruti
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I never heard of it before but it looks absolutely delicious and I love to try new foods!
Thankyou Shell
mmmm delicious! Definitely one I’ll love to try.
Thankyou Kobby
I’ve never had this either but it sounds so lovely!
Thankyou @Biscuit&Booze
Looks delish! I would love to try this sweet recipe.
Thankyou Leslie
I’ve never heard of this dish before but I’m always down to try new foods!
Thankyou Dyana
OMG my mom makes this all the time. We’re Pakistani. It is so good. And has a cooling feeling in your tummy. But we call it something else – I’ve forgotten 😛
Thankyou @baublestories
I’ve never heard of basundi but it looks delicious.
Thankyou Jennifer