Anshu's Food Odyssey

Basundi is a sweet thickened milk flavored with cardamom, saffron and nuts. It's a popular Gujarati dessert that is primarily made on special occasions and festivities. People from Northern parts of India can relate this delicious sweet to the much famous Rabri, only difference being the latter one much thicker and creamier in consistency. I had been thinking of trying this recipe for quite long, and the eve of Karva Chauth came as a perfect occasion. Usually, I make kheer and feniya for SARGI (the pre-fasting meal savored before the sun-rise on the day of Karva Chauth), this time I skipped making kheer and made this easy-peasy yet so delightful and flavorful Basundi. Trust me, it came out as a wonderful sweet treat ever. Please scroll down below for the recipe. Basundi - Thickened Sweetened Milk with Nuts Ingredients Full fat milk - 1 litre Sugar - 4 to 5 tbsp Cardamom powder - 1 tsp Powdered assorted nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios) - 2 to 3 tbsp

A traditional sweet delicacy from North India, " Meethe Chawal " or " Zarda Pulav " is usually made using long grain Basmati Rice which are flavored with whole lot of aromatic spices and dried fruits & nuts. The dish normally makes for an integral part of all auspicious occasions and is essentially served during festive meals, pooja ceremonies and wedding functions. The " zard " or the yellow color is the distinguishing feature of these awesome delectable sweet rice and which is primarily imparted using strands of saffron. At my home, though this pulav is a favorite of all, it is still made quite rarely because of its high sugar and carbohydrate content. This time also, I prepared it after a gap of almost one year when we kept a small pooja at our home, inviting all friends and family. Needless to say, it came out really well and was loved by all the guests. If you too are organizing a festive treat or a pooja at your home, do try ou