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Basundi with Condensed Milk

Published: Jul 5, 2018 · Modified: Jun 4, 2023 by Geetha Priyanka · 9 Comments

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Basundi is an Indian dessert made by thickening full fat milk and flavouring it with saffron and cardamom with the addition of dry fruits. One of the popular desserts in western India. It can be served chilled or warm.

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Traditionally it is prepared by boiling full fat milk on low heat for a long time until it reduces to less than half the quantity. The consistency is more fluid and flowing not thick like Rabri. This basundi with condensed milk will be ready in under 30 minutes.

This basundi recipe is perfect to make on those busy days when you have no energy to spend a long time in the kitchen but want to make something special for your family or satisfy those sweet cravings. 

Looking for more recipes with condensed milk? Check out vanilla ice cream, cranberry white chocolate fudge and bread rasmalai

Ingredients

Full fat milk (whole milk): 2 cups

Sweetened condensed milk: 1 cup

Saffron: pinch

Cardamom powder: ¼ teaspoon

Almonds: 1 teaspoon, chopped/sliced

Cashews: 1 teaspoon, chopped/sliced

Pistachios: 1 teaspoon, chopped/sliced

Instructions

In a deep bottomed pan add 2 cups milk.

Add condensed milk and bring the mixture to boil over medium heat stirring continuously.

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Scrap the milk solids from the sides, cream formed on the top and add it back to basundi mixture.

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Once the mixture starts to thicken add a pinch of saffron.

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Now add ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder, sliced almonds, chopped cashew nuts and pistachios.

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Stir and simmer for a minute and turn off the heat.

Serve basundi hot, warm or chilled topped with dry fruits.

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Basundi with Condensed Milk

Notes

Traditionally process is to boil whole milk along with sugar for a long time until it thickens. But in this recipe, I have used condensed milk to cut down cooking time.

Condensed milk basundi gets thicker once it cools down.

Make sure to stir the mixture very frequently to prevent milk from sticking at the base of the pan.

Add any dry fruits of your choice to this instant basundi recipe.

Since we are using condensed milk you may notice less milk solids compared to the traditional process though this quick process tastes as delicious as basundi prepared traditionally.

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Belgaum Kunda: North Karnataka special sweet is made by reducing and curdling the milk and cooking with caramalised sugar.

Badam Halwa: An almond-based classic Indian pudding flavoured with saffron and cardamom.

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Pumpkin Halwa/ Kaddu ka halwa: An easy and exotic dessert made with the goodness of pumpkin, milk and flavoured with cardamom.

7 Cups Burfi: One of the easy Indian sweets made with basic ingredients. It is one of the most preferred desserts during festival season and special occasions in south India.

Wheat Payasam: A delicious, healthy creamy dreamy dessert made with whole wheat berries, sweetened with jaggery and flavoured with cardamom.

Sweet Pongal: Classic south Indian sweet prepared with rice, moong dal, jaggery, dry fruits, ghee and flavoured with cardamom and edible camphor.

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Basundi with condensed milk

Basundi is an Indian dessert made by thickening full fat milk and flavouring it with saffron, cardamom with the addition of dry fruits. One of the popular desserts in western India. It can be served chilled or warm.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Geetha Priyanka

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

  • 2 Cups Milk full fat
  • 1 Cup Condensed Milk
  • ¼ Teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • Pinch Saffron
  • 1 Teaspoon Almonds chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Cashew nuts chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Pistachios chopped

Instructions

  • In a deep bottomed pan add 2 cups full fat milk.
    2 Cups Milk
  • Add 1 cup condensed milk.
    1 Cup Condensed Milk
  • Bring the mixture to boil over medium heat stirring continuously.
  • Scrap the milk solids from the sides, cream formed on the top and add it back to Basundi mixture.
  • Once the mixture starts to thicken add a pinch of saffron.
    Pinch Saffron
  • Now add a pinch of cardamom powder, sliced almonds, chopped cashew nuts and pistachios. 
    ¼ Teaspoon Cardamom Powder, 1 Teaspoon Almonds, 1 Teaspoon Cashew nuts, 1 Teaspoon Pistachios
  • Stir and simmer for a minute and turn off the heat.
  • Enjoy Basundi hot, warm or chilled topped with dry fruits.

Notes

Traditionally process is to boil whole milk for a long time until it thickens. But in this recipe, I have reduced cooking time by using condensed milk.
Basundi get thicker once it cools down.
Make sure to stir the mixture very frequently to prevent burning at the bottom of the pan.
Add any dry fruits of your choice.
 
** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 523mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Sujata Roy

    September 09, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    Basundi looks super yummy and aromatic. Drool worthy share. Loved your presentation.

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    • geethapriyanka

      September 09, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks a lot dear. I am so glad you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Renu

    September 09, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    A favorite dessert among Indians. With condensed milk the cooking time gets reduced, isn't it.

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    • geethapriyanka

      September 09, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      Yes Renu it indeed reduced more than half the time what we take to prepare Basundi with just milk.

      Reply
  3. code2cook

    August 30, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    5 stars
    Basundi is our favourite drink in winters. After moving to US I am searching for a pan where milk won't stick. Looks mouthwatering, and if u serve chilled one it is heavenly. Loveit

    Reply
    • geethapriyanka

      September 09, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      I used non stick kadai and on low flame I boiled it stirring constantly. milk didn't stick much. I hope you find the suitable pan there.

      Reply
  4. Keerthi

    August 06, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful presentation, explained in easy to follow method.

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    • geethapriyanka

      August 06, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks Keerthi 🙂

      Reply

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