basundi recipe | how to make basundi sweet | easy milk basundi

basundi recipe | how to make basundi sweet | easy milk basundi with detailed photo and video recipe. basically, a sweetened evaporated milk prepared by boiling the milk till it is reduced. it is later served chilled with toppings from dry fruits like pista, badam and cashews. the recipe is very similar to the popular north indian rabri recipe and basundhi is particularly famous in western and south indian states.

basundi recipe | how to make basundi sweet | easy milk basundi with step by step photo and video recipe. generally, the recipe for basundhi is prepared by simmering the full cream milk which is a common step for any milk based dessert. but there are several variations and also instant recipes too which should hasten the steps. but with this recipe, i am sharing the traditional way of making it by boiling it in low flame till it reduces to quarter.

milk based desserts are a very popular recipe in india. but the milk basundi is hugely popular in gujarat, maharashtra and karnataka where it is served chilled with mixed nuts. moreover, it is also confused with the other popular milk-based dessert i.e rabdi or rabri recipe. but there is a slight difference between these 2 recipes. basically, the texture and consistency differ from each other. basundi sweet is thicker and requires more time to attain the consistency compared to rabdi recipe. moreover, the rabdi recipe is always served as a supplement to other sweet dishes, for example, rasmalai, malpua and shahi tukda recipe. whereas thick milk basundi is served as a main dish.

the recipe for basundi sweet is extremely simple yet some tips, recommendations and serving ideas for it. firstly, i always recommend using full cream milk for this recipe. comparatively lite milk contains less fat and would require more amount of milk for the same amount of basundi. secondly, do not forget to continuously stir and scratch the sides while boiling the milk. also, make sure to boil it on a low to medium heat or otherwise milk may stick to the bottom. lastly, it can be served warm or chilled but i personally like it when served chilled. ideally, you can prepare it on the previous day and refrigerate it overnight and serve it chilled next day.

finally, i request you to check my other indian dessert recipes collection with this recipe post of milk basundi sweet. it includes recipes like fruit custard, lauki ka halwa, paneer kheer, custard powder halwa, dry gulab jamun, bread halwa, paan kulfi, milk powder rasmalai, phirni and misti doi recipe. in addition, do visit my other similar recipes collection like,

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how to make basundi sweet with step by step photo:

1. firstly, in a large thick bottomed kadai boil 2-litre milk stirring occasionally.
   
2. once the milk comes to a boil, add 2 tbsp chopped cashew, almonds and pistachios.
   
3. stir well making sure milk doesn’t stick to the bottom.
   
4. boil the milk on low flame for 30 minutes or till milk reduces.
   
5. keep stirring in between to avoid sticking till the milk reduces to quarter.
   
6. now add ½ cup sugar and ¼ tsp saffron and mix well. adjust the amount of sugar depending on sweetness you are looking for.
   
7. boil for another 5 minutes or till the milk thickens completely.
   
8. now add ¼ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.
   
9. finally, serve basundi chilled or hot garnished with few dry fruits.
   

notes:

• firstly, make sure to boil the milk on low to medium flame to prevent from burning.
• also, basundi thickens once cooled completely, so adjust the consistency as required by adding milk before serving.
• additionally, use ½ cup condensed milk instead of sugar to reduce the cooking time of basundi.
• finally, basundi taste great when served chilled and prepared more creamy.