Basundi Recipe
Basundi Recipe is sweet dessert which is prepared by boiling milk until it thickens. It is topped with dry pistachio, cashews and almonds, you can serve it hot or cold.
Ingredients
- 1 Litre Milk
- 5 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Milk powder
- Few sliced pistachio, cashews and almonds
- 8 -10 Strands of saffron (kesar)
- 1/2 Tsp Elachi powder
Instructions
- Pour the milk in a deep bottom vessel or a kadai.
- Turn the heat on high flame till the milk comes to a boil.
- As it starts to boil reduce the flame to medium and add saffron (kesar) and stir it well.
- Add sliced dry fruits - pistachio, cashews and almonds and mix well with the mixture.
- You can see that the basundi mixture has started to thicken.
- Also scrape the milk cream and solids from the side of the pan and add back to the mixture.
- keep stirring on low flame - see that the mixture does not get burnt from bottom.
- Once the mixture has thickened and is half its quantity, add milk powder for more taste, elachi powder and sugar.
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Keep stirring for about 5-7 minutes on low flame.
- Basundi is now ready - turn off the flame and remove it in a serving bowl
- Garnish it with some dry fruits - You can serve hot or cold.
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
FAQ'S (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
Q: Can I use low-fat milk to make Basundi?
A: It is recommended to use full-fat milk to achieve the desired richness and creaminess of Basundi. Low-fat milk may result in a thinner consistency.
Q: Can Basundi be made in advance?
A: Yes, Basundi can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Q: Can I replace cardamom powder with another spice?
A: Cardamom imparts a unique and aromatic flavor to Basundi Recipe. Replacing it with another spice is suggested but yes, you can add to it.