The Delightful Basundi - Just Creamlicious!!!

Who doesn’t love a delicious after-meal dessert? When I say dessert, many of you may think of yummy & chilled ice creams, Kulfi, cut fruits, or even fruit popsicle s. However, today’s recipe is a yummy & delicious milk dessert – Basundi. Fondly known as “heavenly delight” this milk dessert can be served hot or cold based on your preference. It’s a quick & easy recipe made in less than 30 minutes & if you have any sudden guests who just showed up, this creamy & smooth Basundi is a quick fix! All you need is whole milk, condensed milk, dry fruits and nuts, and some spices for that authentic flavour. If you need to buy spices and dry fruits online, choose authentic Indian groceries where you will get all kinds of groceries including Srilankan spices and whole, And trust me! People won’t stop with one cup, they will crave more. So without further ado, let’s get into the making.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Whole Milk – 1 and ½ litres of milk

• Condensed Milk – 2 Cups

• Sugar – to taste

• Green Cardamom Powder

• Dried rose petals

• Chironji Seeds

• Nutmeg Powder

• Saffron strands – optional

• Dry Fruits – Your choice (Here, I have taken slivered almonds, cashews, and pistachios)

• Raisins for garnishing

How To Make Basundi The Traditional Way?

• Take a heavy-bottomed wide pan or Kadai to make the cooking faster & easier.

• Add the whole milk & the condensed (use full-fat milk) and saffron to the medium-high flame and stir continuously to avoid scorching at the bottom.

• Let the mixture come to a boil, and reduce the flame. Let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes hours until the milk is reduced to half.

• If the creamy layer forms on the top and sides of the vessel, scrap it back into the pan, and you will get a nice, pulp, thin custard-like texture.

• Add half a spoon of ground cardamom, nutmeg powder, and three tablespoons of sugar and stir them well.

• Let the sugar dissolve; add 2 tablespoons of chironji seeds, slivered almonds, cashews, and pistachios.

• Finally, add the dried rose petals for garnishing and serve.

You can have them hot, warm, or even chilled. This north-Indian milk dessert is an absolute winner at all your parties. So, treat yourself often with this divine delight anytime. Whether it’s for desserts or gourmet delights, I recommend you all to buy Indian Grocery Store - For door delivery across Melbourne, Whatsapp your list to 047 020 5469.