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BASUNDI

My hubby's favourite sweet is Basundi!very easy to make..just need some patience:-)Follow this recipe for an easy version of basundi! INGREDIENTS : Milk - 1 liter Sugar - 6 tbsp Condensed milk - 4 tbsp Chopped Nuts(pista,cashews,almonds) - 1.5 tbsp Saffron - 4 to 5 strands Powdered Nuts - 1 tsp(optional) Cardamom powder - a pinch HOW TO MAKE : Chop the nuts and keep it ready. Add milk to a deep bottomed pan (i usednonstick one) and simmer it till it is reduced to almost half.It may take atleast 20mins so keep stirring in between so that it doesnt get burnt at the bottom. Now add condensed milk to it and mix it well.Keep stirring to avoid burning at the bottom. Add 4 to 5 saffron strands and let it boil for atleast 8 to 10 mins in low flame.You can see malai forming,Keep stirring.Now add sugar and whisk it well.Scrap the sides. Once milk is thick and creamy with malai formed add the nuts and let it simmer for few more minutes. Add nuts powder along with cardamom powde