Mango Basundi is a traditional Indian milk dessert flavored with mangoes. Here is a tried and tested recipe to make mango Basundi
About this recipe
Basundi is a famous traditional Indian dessert mostly made in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is basically thickened milk flavored with cardamom and rose water. A lot of variations of this dessert can be made by giving it a new twist each time.
Mangoes being in the season are my current favorite and I try to use them in different ways while cooking and baking. Tried this Mango Basundi today and it came out superb. The combination of thickened milk and mango puree with a crunch from the dry fruits are perfect for a dessert.
And I absolutely love the way the creaminess of the milk blends with the royal taste of mangoes. Surprisingly, the sprinkle of dry fruits also in a way elevates the fruitiness of mango and Mango Basundi turns to be the classic dessert that soothes your taste buds after a heavy meal.
Also, I have usually observed that by adding mango to any dessert, it not only becomes tastier but it even looks more royal. That is the reason why people love eating Mango Sandesh and Kesar Aam Srikhand so much! Even a small bowl of Mango Basundi often makes my friends rejoice. Do read the easy recipe of Mango Basundi that I have just shared!
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Mango Basundi
Mango Basundi is a traditional Indian milk dessert flavored with mangoes. Here is a tried and tested recipe to make mango Basundi
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 41kcal
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 litre Full cream milk
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 2 tbsp Sugar (You can adjust the sugar according to your taste)
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
- 1 cup Mango puree
- Slivered almonds (pistachios and cashew nuts - 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Put the milk in a heavy bottom pan.
- Heat till it comes to a boil.
- Take 2 tbsp milk from it in a bowl.
- Add saffron and keep aside.
- Simmer the heat and let the milk thicken for almost 2 hours.
- Keep stirring in between.
- When the milk is reduced to 1/3 rd, add saffron soaked in milk, cardamom powder and sugar.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Add mango puree and slivered nuts.
- Chill for a few hours before serving..
Notes
Keep in mind that basundi with thicken a little more while cooling. So keep the consistency accordingly.
The consistency of basundi is like that of condensed milk.
If you like your basundi very creamy and smooth, just blend it in a blender before adding the nuts for a few seconds to give that silky smooth texture.
Do not blend when the basundi is cold otherwise butter may separate.
The consistency of basundi is like that of condensed milk.
If you like your basundi very creamy and smooth, just blend it in a blender before adding the nuts for a few seconds to give that silky smooth texture.
Do not blend when the basundi is cold otherwise butter may separate.
Nutrition Facts
Mango Basundi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41
% Daily Value*
Potassium 71mg2%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Sugar 9g10%
Vitamin A 460IU9%
Vitamin C 15.5mg19%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Manjula Bharath
As always you are rocking with those fabulous clicks and basundi with mango is tempting me dear 🙂 pass me one glass !!
Uma Shankar
Super yummy!
sheetal soni
Thanks for sharing the mango basundi recipe, i had been hunting for this for a very long time
Thanks again
msnehamathur
Do try it Sheetal. I am sure you will love it.