What is basundi?

What is basundi?

Basundi is an Indian sweet especially popular in Western Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is a sweetened condensed milk made by boiling milk on low heat until the milk is reduced by half. In North India, a similar dish goes by the name rabri.

What is the difference between Rabri and basundi?

Both are creamy milk-based dishes that feature fragrant spices and can be served warm or cold. However, while rabri has a thick and pudding-like consistency, basundi is much thinner and has a smoother flow. Traditional basundi recipe requires you to simmer whole milk on a low heat for several hours.

How long does it take to make basundi?

This basundi recipe is a quicker version made with sweetened condensed milk and comes together under 25 minutes. Saved! Add whole milk and condensed milk in a thick bottomed saucepan or kadai.

What are the ingredients of basundi?

Ingredients for basundi 1 ▢#N#2 cups milk (full fat) 2 ▢#N#½ tin condensed milk (200 grams) (or 3 cups milk & 3 to 4 tbsp sugar) 3 ▢#N#1 Pinch nutmeg powder or jaiphal (optional) 4 ▢#N#¼ tsp cardamom powder or elaichi powder 5 ▢#N#1 pinch Saffron or kesar 6 ▢#N#¼ cup mixed nuts – chopped almonds, cashews & pistachios More