Basundi...

basundi

Basundi is a very famous milk based Indian dessert served in many weddings and festivals.Now its easily available in almost all the sweet shops.This is very traditional dish but now you can get many version of using different fruits.So far i have tried only 2 version Strawberry and Mango,both are absolutely delicious.

Ingredients:

1. 11/2 litre - full fat milk
2. 3/4 - cup sugar
3. Saffron - a pinch
4. Almonds -10-12 for garnishing
5. 2tbsp - Charoli seeds ( chironji)
6. 1/2tsp - Cardamom powder

basundi

Method:

• Slice almonds and roast charoli seeds in ghee and keep aside.
• Bring milk to a boil,simmer over low flame till milk coats the back of the spoon.
• Stir continuously.Now add sugar and saffron and cook till sugar gets fully dissolved.
• Take out from the heat and Sprinkle cardamom powder,stir it well,  let it comes to room temperature.Then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Chill and serve garnished with almond and chironji
• You can add some pistachios to make it more appetizing.

Tip: You also can add 1/2 a cup of condensed milk for make it more rich and creamy and it will reduce your cooking time.So if you are using condensed milk add when the milk is reduced to half or just before adding sugar.