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basundi
How to make tasty basundi
Written by Jayashree

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

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:

  1. Boil the milk on a low flame. Keep stirring in between.
  2. Add saffron strands to it. It imparts colour to the dish.
  3. Scrape the sides and put it along with the milk to boil. It gives a creamy texture.
  4. Let it reduce to half the quantity.
  5. Add sugar, stir and allow to cook for some more time.
  6. Let cool.
  7. Add cardamom powder.
  8. Roast the dry fruits in ghee and garnish with it.
  9. 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

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Basundi

Basundi is a tasty dessert made from evaporated milk. It is creamy, grainy and pairs well with poori. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 4 days 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Jayashree

Ingredients

  • 1 litre full fat milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • a few strands saffron
  • 1/2 cup assorted dry fruits
  • 1 teaspoon ghee

Instructions

  • 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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Catherine Brown
6 years ago

I’ve never heard of this. It sounds delicious! 😉

aanchalgupta3
aanchalgupta3
6 years ago

Reminds me of Rabri,so yummy!

Kathy
Kathy
6 years ago

Sounds good, I’ve never had it before.

Patricia
6 years ago

This looks amazing, I’ll have to try.

Monica at Lucky Mojito

I love trying new foods. Sounds like a great dessert. What is poori?

Nadie
Nadie
6 years ago

I’ve never had but we love to try new things! Thanks for sharing !!

Soniya
Soniya
6 years ago

Its been years I had basundi.. and this looks so delicious! Saving this recipe will try it soon 🙂

Ashleya Nicole
6 years ago

Basundi is a dish I’ve only ate once. I will be trying out your recipe soon!

juelzjohn
6 years ago

It looks so delicious.Haven’t heard of this before but would love to try it.

Courtney Blacher
6 years ago

This looks really delicious. I didn’t try it before, but I am going definitely to make it.

Oursamyatra
6 years ago

I love this dessert. My mom make this in home. Very mouth watering.

Freda @ Aromatic essence

It looks lovely! Basundi & rabri are amongst my favorite Indian sweets! Your pic made me crave for some now 🙂

Jagruti
6 years ago

I could eat 2-3 basundi bowl just like that:) so yummy.

Shell
Shell
6 years ago

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!

Kobby
6 years ago

mmmm delicious! Definitely one I’ll love to try.

Biscuits & Booze
6 years ago

I’ve never had this either but it sounds so lovely!

Leslie
6 years ago

Looks delish! I would love to try this sweet recipe.

Dyana @adebtfreejourney
Dyana @adebtfreejourney
6 years ago

I’ve never heard of this dish before but I’m always down to try new foods!

bauble stories
bauble stories
6 years ago

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 😛

Jennifer
6 years ago

I’ve never heard of basundi but it looks delicious.

karanja4
karanja4
6 years ago

Thank you for sharing. I should try this sometime… 🙂

Constance Smith | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

You always share the most interesting recipes. I love learning about new dishes from you!

Azlin Bloor (@AzlinBloor)

Milky and creamy desserts are just my favourite and I really love this! A little bit like rabri, but not as cooked down, awesome!

The FashionSherlock
The FashionSherlock
6 years ago

Looks like a yummy dessert. Is it similar to pudding.

Rezel Kealoha
6 years ago

This sounds so good for when winter comes here. Can you make it with coconut milk?

April
6 years ago

This sounds really good and warming. Thank for sharing!

Elegant Duchess
6 years ago

wow this looks yummy! never heard of it tho! thank you for sharing and have a fantastic day
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Derek @ Dad With A Pan

I could bury my face in this bowl. Looks so amazing!

कला श्री

wow very nice,
thanks for sharing with us.

http://sabhindime.com/krishna-rajasthani-bhajan/

Sapana
Sapana
6 years ago

Basundi is my favorite and yours looks so rich and delicious.

theyellowdaal
6 years ago

Jaya, its one of my family’s favourites. Lovely share.

Ruchisvegkitchen
6 years ago

This looks so rich, creamy and tasty … suoerb share

afroz261
6 years ago

Basundi is my favorite desi sweet. Little time consuming so I rarely make it. But your recipe looks so. Very festive?

Piyali Mutha
6 years ago

I love Basundi and this looks delicious.

PossesstheWorld
6 years ago

Sounds like a nice warming dish for winter, would like to give this a try sometime

Priya Vj
1 year ago

5 stars
The best Indian dessert ever is Basundi..it is worth all the effort we take to reduce the milk and flavor it . There would hardly be anyone who doesn’t like basundi

Maria
1 year ago

5 stars
Simple, sweet and delicious in a very comforting way! I love our milk based traditional desserts from the Indian subcontinent.

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