Basundi

Ingredients:

full fat milk: 1 litre

sugar : 1/2 cup

cardamom: 3 pods

almonds: 5 (blanched)

Cashews: 5

pistachios: 3 (skinned)

saffron

Method:

1) Crush coarsely, the almonds, cashews and pistachios.

2) Peel and powder cardamom seeds.

3) Soak saffron in 2 tsp. hot milk, keep aside.

4) Run saffron with base of a mallet, in cup, till dissolved in milk.

5) Add to chopped dryfruit.

6) Put milk to boil in a large deep pan, stirring occasionally.

7) When it starts boiling, reduce heat and boil.

8) Stir frequently, till milk is 2/3 in volume.

9) Add all other ingredients to boiling milk.

10) Boil further for 3-4 minutes.

11) Take off the gas and cool a little.

12) Allow to cool completely, chill in refrigerator for 4-5 hours.

Serve chilled in individual cups & enjoy....... :)