Basundi is a rich and creamy Indian dessert made from reduced milk, sweetened with sugar, and flavored with cardamom and saffron. Here's a detailed recipe for making Basundi.:
### Ingredients
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- A few strands of saffron (optional)
- 10-12 almonds, chopped
- 10-12 pistachios, chopped
- 10-12 cashews, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons of condensed milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
### Instructions
1. **Boiling the Milk**:
- Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
2. **Reducing the Milk**:
- Once the milk starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.
- Continue to simmer the milk, stirring frequently, until it reduces to about half its original quantity. This will take about 45-60 minutes.
- Scrape the sides of the pan regularly and mix the milk solids back into the simmering milk.
3. **Adding Flavors**:
- While the milk is reducing, soak the saffron strands in a tablespoon of warm milk.
- Once the milk has reduced, add the sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
- Add the soaked saffron along with the milk, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, and cashews).
- If you are using condensed milk for extra creaminess, add it at this stage and mix well.
4. **Final Cooking**:
- Continue to cook the milk mixture for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Keep stirring occasionally to ensure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
5. **Cooling and Serving**:
- Once the Basundi reaches a thick and creamy consistency, remove it from the heat.
- Let it cool to room temperature.
- Basundi can be served warm or chilled. If you prefer it chilled, refrigerate it for a few hours before serving.
- Garnish with a few more chopped nuts before serving.
Enjoy your homemade Basundi!
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