Basundi
Basundi - thickened milk with saffron and nuts. Basundi or Rabri with almond milk. Indian Vegan Sweets for Diwali.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soaked cashews soaked for atleast 15 mins in warm water
- 1 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp non dairy milk I use almond milk
- 3 Tablespoons raw Sugar or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands 8 to 10 strands
- a generous pinch of cardamom powder
- a good pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp nutritional yeast adds a thickened milk flavor
- 3/4 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Blend cashews, 1.5 cups almond milk, sugar, saffron, cardamom, nutritional yeast and salt in a blender, until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until it just about starts to bubble, 3 to 4 minutes
- Meanwhile, mix cornstarch in 2 tbsp milk. Mix well and add to the hot milk. Whisk and continue to cook till is thickened to desired consistency.
- Take off heat. Cool and chill in the refrigerator. Garnish with almond and pistachio slivers or toasted nuts and serve.
Notes
To make Rabri: Chill the mixture uncovered in the refrigerator. A cream layer will form on it. Mix that in a couple of times in the hours of chilling.
Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 1.8mg