This is very delicious traditional Indian desset, that originated in the Western States of India. This creamy & luscious dessert/sweet is prepared during in festivals. Basically, basundi is a very rich and heavy in the fat recipe, It is made from milk, sugar and aromatic spices. It creates the taste that transport you to the heart of the India. The blend of aromatic spices & creamy sweetness will make this traditional sweet favorite to your whole family. Yes, it is a time-consuming recipe but the result is best. Really it tastes great. So, try to make this time consuming but delicious traditional homemade recipe Basundi. Normally it is available in many flavors but regular basundi with rich aroma of kesar/saffron & lots of nuts like almonds, pistachio is most popular. This one I made purely authentically without corn flour, custard or condensed milk. I tried to add lots of nuts to make it richer. Enjoy cooking!
Preparation time - 5 minutes
Cooking time - 20 to 25 minutes
Serves - 2 person
Ingredients to make Badundi:
1-litre full fat milk
1/4 cup milk powder
1/4 cup milk powder
5 to 6 tablespoon sugar
A pinch saffron
For garnishing:
Sliced almonds
Sliced pistachio
Saffron
Cardamom seeds
Cardamom powder
Method to make Basundi:
- Mix small amount of milk with milk powder & then mix it with remaining milk.
- In a broad non-stick pan add milk and boil until around half in quantity at medium flame. (You can adjust thickness as per your choice.)
- Now add saffron and sugar to it. Again boil for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Let it cool at room temperature and then refrigerate for minimum 3 to 4 hours.
- At the time of serving strain it and try to add all cream in it. (straining is completely optional, but I don't like cream-malai so, I strain)
- Garnish with saffron,almond slices, pistachio slices, cardamom powder and cardamom seeds.
- Serve chilled Kesar Pista Basundi with puri and potato sukhi bhaji.
