Basundi

Name: Basundi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Madhyapradesh)
Ingredients: 1 liter full-fat milk; 60g sugar; ½ tsp cardamom powder; Saffron, nuts for garnish

🟢 Veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 64. Basundi recipe

⏱️5 minPrep

🔥45 minCook

🕒50 minTotal

🍽️4Serves

🧺 Ingredients

1 liter full-fat milk
60g sugar
½ tsp cardamom powder
Saffron, nuts for garnish

👩‍🍳 How to make Basundi

Boil milk in a thick-bottomed pan on medium heat.
Reduce to one-third of original volume over 35–40 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Add sugar, cardamom. Cook 5 more minutes.
Serve warm with puri or on its own.

📖 Cultural notes

Basundi is MP's festive dessert-breakfast — served at festivals, weddings, and puja events across the state, particularly in Malwa and Nimar regions. ---

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