Basundi Recipe | Basundi Sweet
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4.8
Basundi Recipe | Basundi Sweet
Description
This Basundi Recipe combines whole milk with sweetened condensed milk, cardamom powder, grated nutmeg, saffron strands, and a variety of slivered nuts including cashews, pistachios, almonds, and chironji seeds. The mixture is cooked slowly over low heat, stirred regularly to prevent burning and promote thickening. As the milk condenses, the flavors meld into a creamy, fragrant sweetened milk dessert.
The addition of saffron strands lends a delicate floral aroma and a gentle golden color, while cardamom and nutmeg add warmth. Crunchy nuts provide texture contrast and nutty flavor. Cooking time is about 20 to 25 minutes until the mixture thickens, with care taken to reincorporate milk solids scraped from the pan’s sides for richness.
Basundi can be served hot, warm, or chilled, making it adaptable to different preferences or seasons. It’s a traditional sweet for festive occasions or as a comforting dessert. The recipe can be scaled to serve more guests easily, suitable for gatherings.
Adjust sweetness by diluting with additional milk if preferred milder. Use whole milk for creaminess; avoid toned or low-fat milk to maintain texture. If chironji seeds are unavailable or rancid, omit them without significantly affecting the overall flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ can sweetened condensed milk - 200 grams or ½ cup + 2 tablespoons
- 2 cups milk whole
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder or 4 to 5 green cardamoms, powdered in a mortar-pestle
- 6 cashews - slivered or chopped
- 10 pistachio slivered or chopped, unsalted
- 8 almonds - slivered or chopped
- 10 to 12 saffron strands
- 2 to 3 pinches nutmeg or nutmeg powder, grated
- 2 tablespoons chironji (charoli seeds)
For Garnish
- 1 to 2 tablespoons almond slivered
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts unsalted, slivered
Instructions
- Add whole milk and condensed milk in a thick bottomed saucepan or kadai. Stir and mix with a wired whisk so that the condensed milk is mixed evenly with milk.
- If you do not prefer a sweeter basundi add ¼ cup milk or more according to your preferences. Keep in mind the mixture thickens while cooking, so add the milk accordingly.
- Place the pan on stovetop. Keep heat to a low. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil. Keep on stirring at intervals so that the liquids do not get browned or burn from bottom.
- Cook on low heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir after intervals of 3 to 4 minutes.
- Gradually the basundi mixture would begin to thicken.
- Scrape the milk solids from the sides and the cream collected on the top and add it back to the basundi mixture.
- Add grated nutmeg or nutmeg powder, slivered nuts, cardamom powder and saffron strands.
- Mix and stir to combine. Continue to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Pour in serving bowls. Serve basundi hot or warm or cold. While serving garnish with some slivered nuts like almonds or pistachios. You can serve as is or with poori.
Notes
- If the basundi tastes too sweet after cooking, dilute with ¼ to ⅓ cup of warm milk to balance sweetness.
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent milk from burning or browning on the pan’s bottom.
- Including chironji seeds adds crunch and flavor, but omit if not available or if rancid.
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture; toned or low-fat milk will not yield the same richness.
- The recipe scales well for larger servings at gatherings or parties.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 384IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | |
| Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 16µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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