Name: Basundi (Creamy Saffron and Nut Dessert)
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 600 ml (2½ cups ) whole milk; Pinch saffron threads, plus extra to decorate; 150 ml (½ cup plus 2 Tbsp.) condensed milk; ½ tsp. ground cardamom; 30 g (1 oz.) raw cashews, thinly sliced; 30g (1oz) pistachios, thinly sliced, plus extra to decorate; 30 g (1 oz.) raw almonds, thinly sliced, plus extra to decorate

A bowl of Creamy Saffron Nut Dessert with almonds pistachios and saffron on the side.

Photo by Nassima Rothacker

Basundi is the creamiest of desserts. The milk is cooked with condensed milk and reduced to make the texture thick and creamy. Each type of nut adds a different flavor note. They also soak up the milk mixture and swell up beautifully, as well as giving the dish a pleasing crunch, while the cardamom adds a lovely aromatic touch.

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