Basundi

Milk and sugar, and that is all there is to this rich, creamy and calorie loaded dessert! Yes, you need some patience while it is boiling. That is when you can get a good movie or watch CSI! I started it at at about 10 PM hoping it would be over in 20 min or so but it does not come anywhere close.So start early and enjoy the dessert for dinner!

2 liters of Whole Milk
2/3 cup sugar
4 -6 strand of Saffron strands
1 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
10 or so pistas, chopped or sliced, based on your preferences

• In a heavy bottomed non stick pan, pour milk and boil it for about 20 to 25 min by periodically stirring making sure it is not getting burnt.
• Once the milk reduces to a third, add sugar and saffron
• Continue boiling for another 2o min or so until the milk begins to thicken
• Add cardamom powder and continue to simmer on low heat for a few min
• Garnish with Pistas
• You could serve it cold or warm!
  

Love,
Shri