Basundi is an Indian sweet mostly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is a sweetened condensed milk made by boiling milk on low heat until the milk is reduced by half.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
Ingredients of Basundi
- 2 litre milk
- 2 tbsp cashew, (chopped)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp almonds, (chopped)
- 2 tbsp pistachios, (chopped)
- ¼ tsp saffron
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
How To Make Basundi
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Take a kadai and boil milk stirring occasionally.
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Add chopped cashew, almonds and pistachios.
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Stir continuously, so milk doesn’t stick to the bottom.
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Boil the milk on low flame for 30 minutes.
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Stirring in between to avoid sticking till the milk reduces to quarter.
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Add sugar and saffron and mix well.
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Add cardamom powder and mix well.
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Serve basundi chilled or hot garnished with dry fruits.
