Basundi serves as a dessert. Very simple to make with very few ingredients.
The other day while I was boiling milk, the flame was low and I forgot to take a look. The milk kept boiling and got reduced to about half. I did not feel like wasting it and then the thought of Basundi struck. Though it is not one of my favorites solely because whenever I have had this outside, I have found it too sweet to suit my taste buds. This time I enjoyed it, maybe because I adjusted the sugar to our liking :D
You can also add condensed milk for faster results. Use full fat milk for a bit creamier version. For the calorie conscious, low fat milk works as fine.
Ingredients:
1 litre milk (full fat milk gives better result)
¾ cup sugar
½ cup finely chopped dry fruits (cashewnuts, almonds, pistachios)
½ tsp cardamom powder
3-4 saffron strands (optional)
Method:
Take milk in a thick bottomed vessel and bring it to boil. Once the milk starts boiling, reduce the flame to low and let it simmer. The quantity of milk should get reduced by half.
At this point add the sugar, cardamom powder, saffron and let it simmer for another 8-10 minutes. You can also add the dry fruits at this point or use it as garnish if you like it crunchy. Also, adjust the sugar at this point to your taste. The amount of sugar needed depends on your taste and also milk used. Turn off the flame.
Basundi is ready to serve. Can be served hot or cold!
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