Basundi / Rabri Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Basundi Recipe, we will first have to condense the milk

Step 2: To do this, place the milk on high heat over a heavy bottomed sauce pan and bring it boil

Step 3: Add the sugar and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves

Step 4: Once the sugar has dissolved and the milk is boiling vigorously for a few minutes reduce the heat to low and simmer the milk mixture stirring continuously until it is reduced to three fourths of its original quantity

Step 5: The condensation will cause the cream from the milk to settle on the sides and bottom of the pan

Step 6: Its important to keep scraping down the cream and adding it back to the condensing milk

Step 7: The mixture will begin to thicken and get a creamy texture

Step 8: It is important to make sure towards the end of the condensing process to be close to the stove monitoring the milk and stirring it continuously

Step 9: The last stages are when the condensed milk can get burned at the bottom of the pan and completely alter the taste of the basundi

Step 10: Note Again: During the process of condensation of the milk, keep stirring the cream that keep forms, as it will stick to the sides and bottom of of them pan, while stirring keep scrapping down the sides and bottom to prevent burning of the cream

Step 11: Once the milk has reduced to half of its original quantity, turn off the heat

Step 12: The Basundi (Rabri) is almost ready

Step 13: All you have to do now is to  stir in the cardamom powder and the finely chopped nuts

Step 14: Transfer the Basundi (Rabri) to a serving dish and allow it to cool before you can refrigerate for 3-4 hours

Step 15: Serve the Basundi (Rabri) hot or cold, during any season or serve it as a party dessert and enjoy

Step 16: Note: You can add fruits like Lychee's and Strawberries to make a delicious Strawberry Rabri or Lychee Rabri

Step 17: And serve the Rabri chilled for the warm winter nights or after a spicy Indian Meal

Step 18: Serve the Basundi as part of a dessert along with Badam Elaichi Kulfi Recipe With Condensed Milk, Pista ice cream and Falooda to make a quick Indian sundae

Step 19: Likewise you can serve Rabri with Homemade Jalebi Recipe or Malpua With Rose And Saffron Syrup Recipe