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.
- 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
Thank you for sharing. I should try this sometime… 🙂
Thankyou @karanja4
You always share the most interesting recipes. I love learning about new dishes from you!
Thankyou Constance Smith. Your comment bought a smile.
Milky and creamy desserts are just my favourite and I really love this! A little bit like rabri, but not as cooked down, awesome!
Thankyou Azlin Bloor..yes, its similar to Rabri
Looks like a yummy dessert. Is it similar to pudding.
Thankyou @The FashionSherlock…no it’s different.
This sounds so good for when winter comes here. Can you make it with coconut milk?
Thankyou Rezel Kealoha, no you cannot use coconut milk here.
This sounds really good and warming. Thank for sharing!
Thankyou April
wow this looks yummy! never heard of it tho! thank you for sharing and have a fantastic day
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Thankyou @Elegant Duchess
I could bury my face in this bowl. Looks so amazing!
Thankyou Derek..
wow very nice,
thanks for sharing with us.
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Thankyou Kala shree
Basundi is my favorite and yours looks so rich and delicious.