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basundi

🇮🇳 A dish from India

basundi, a dish from India
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Basundi is an Indian sweet mostly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is a sweetened condensed milk made by boiling milk on low heat until the milk is reduced by half.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsmilk, sugar, cardamom, saffron, nuts
🔥Cooking methodslow-simmered and reduced
👅Flavour & stylerich, creamy, sweet, aromatic dessert
🕒When it’s eatenfestive dessert

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Frequently asked questions

Where does basundi come from?
basundi is a dish that originated in India.
What is basundi?
Basundi is an Indian sweet mostly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is a sweetened condensed milk made by boiling milk on low heat until the milk is reduced by half.