Basundi

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• 2 ltrs full cream milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
• 2 spoon chopped almonds and pistachio
• 6-7 strands of saffron

Method (How to make Basundi)

• Bring the milk to a boil in a broad and heavy bottom pan.
• Reduce the flame and cook on a slow flame till the volume is reduced to half, for approximately 1 hour, while stirring occasionally.
• Add the sugar and cook on a slow flame for approximately 30 minutes or till the milk thickens like rabdi.
• Add the cardamom powder and saffron and cook on a slow flame for another 10-15 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped pistachio and almond serve warm or chilled.