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    Home » Desserts » Vegan Rose Flavored Basundi Recipe

    Published: Apr 24, 2021 · Modified: Apr 17, 2021 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Vegan Rose Flavored Basundi Recipe

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    one hand digging into a bowl of Vegan Rose Basundi with a spoon and text at the bottom
    Vegan Rose Basundi served in a floral tray and text at the top
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    Vegan Rose Basundi is a twist to the classic Indian dessert recipe! This simple, easy and delicious milk pudding can be served hot or cold.

    Ideal for festivals, holidays, parties, and general merriment. 

    one hand digging into a bowl of Vegan Rose Basundi  with a spoon

    So rich and creamy!

    Table of Contents

    • Indian desserts and dairy
    • Trending now
    • What is Basundi
    • Why make this
    • Ingredients needed
    • Here's how to make it
    • Serving suggestions
    • Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions
    • Vegan dessert ideas
    • Vegan Rose Basundi

    Indian desserts and dairy

    Indian desserts and dairy go hand-in-hand. It is very difficult to imagine Indian sweets without milk, ghee, paneer, or khoya. 

    Most traditional desserts call for some kind of dairy and frankly speaking, they really bring out the flavors of the dessert. 

    Trending now

    After I started blogging and experimenting with vegan cuisine, I wanted to recreate some classics for my vegan audience. 

    I realized that with just a few swaps and tweaks, it's not at all difficult to make just as delicious vegan versions of Indian desserts. 

    Sweetcorn Pudding and Beetroot Halwa are some of my favorite vegan Indian dessert recipes.

    a saucepan filled with Vegan Rose Basundi

    What a visual treat!

    What is Basundi

    Most Indians have a sweet tooth. No wonder we have so many varieties of desserts in our cuisine. Through this blog, I want to document dessert recipes from different parts of India.

    Basundi is a milk-based Gujarati dessert. It's also made in Maharashtra and Karnataka. It's made by thickening the milk till it becomes rich and creamy. 

    This milk pudding recipe is very simple and easy to make but a bit time-consuming when made on the stovetop. You need to be constantly stirring the pot till the milk thickens. It's quite an arm workout! 

    There are many variations to this recipe online and one such variation is Rose Basundi. I love rose-flavored deserts. They lend a refreshing flavor and fragrance to dishes plus they make it look so beautiful. 

    Here's my collection of rose-flavored desserts and drinks:

    • Rose Sandesh
    • Raspberry Rose Hot Chocolate
    • Strawberry Hibiscus Rose Punch
    • Rose Coconut Ladoos
    • Rose Gulkand Ice Cream

    Rabri vs Basundi

    Although they both call for similar ingredients, they are different. Rabri is thicker in consistency than Basundi. This also alters the taste. Rabri also has chunks of malai in it while Basundi is more smooth.

    I have a recipe for Rabri Ice Cream if you want to check out. The sweet beetroot sauce glaze on top of this ice cream is to die for! 

    Why make this

    This instant Indian dessert has a refreshing new rose flavor! This not just makes it visually appetizing but also flavorsome. 

    • Vegan twist to a classic Indian dessert
    • Is made without condensed milk
    • It's a 5-ingredient dessert recipe
    • Will be loved by kids and adults

    Ingredients needed

    all the ingredients needed to make Vegan Rose Basundi placed on a table with labels on them

    Needs just 5 basic ingredients!

    Creamer - Use any dairy-free creamer. I have used Almond + Coconut milk creamer. You can also use vegan evaporated milk or whipping cream. 

    Milk - I have used full-fat coconut milk for this recipe. You can also use any other sweetened or plain non-dairy milk. 

    Sugar - I have used powdered sugar, but you can use any kind of sugar. 

    Rose flavor - I have used rose milk powder and rose water. You can also use rose syrup instead of powder. If using syrup then food color can be skipped.

    Nuts - Pistachios and almonds are what I have used. 

    Here's how to make it

    6 image collage showing how to make Vegan Rose Basundi

    So easy and simple

    Always use a wide mouth thick bottomed pan when making such milk-based recipes. 

    1. Pour full-fat coconut milk into the pan.
    2. Then pour the vegan creamer. Mix and bring to a boil. Keep the flame on low to medium.
      • Keep stirring at regular intervals and scraping the sides of the pan to avoid scorching. The mixture should reduce in half. 
    3. Then add sugar. You can also add jaggery or cane/brown sugar. 
    4. Add rose powder and rose water to the pan.
    5. Continue to cook on medium flame till the mixture thickens. This could take 20-25 minutes. Do not cover the pan at any point. 

    Serving suggestions

    The final consistency should resemble a smoothie. Fry almonds and pistachios in oil and pour them over the Rose Basundi. You can serve this vegan Basundi hot or cold.

    This instant pudding with coconut milk can be served as is in individual cups or bowls or served with Puri. Basundi Puri is an amazing combo! 

    It's the perfect dessert to make when you have sudden guests, to serve on any happy occasion, party, or on festive occasions like Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Valentine's day. 

    Alternate ways of serving it

    Soak oats in Basundi and you have Basundi flavored overnight oats. They taste yum! 

    Another fun way to enjoy this coconut milk vegan pudding is to pour them in Popsicle molds and freeze them. Rose Basundi Popsicles on a hot summer day is always a good idea! 

    Vegan Rose Basundi  served in a floral tray

    Perfect for any happy occasion!

    Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions

    For rose flavor, you can also add rose syrup instead of rose milk powder. If doing so, adjust the quantity of sugar as it's already sweet. Also, there is no need to add food color.

    Cardamom powder, nutmeg, and saffron can also be added to give it a more aromatic flavor. Skipping the sugar and adding vegan condensed milk will help reduce the cooking time as it will help thicken the milk quickly. 

    You may use other non-dairy milk like almond, oat, or soy milk in place of coconut milk. 

    If you like your milk pudding to be smooth, add nuts powder instead of whole nuts. Especially some kids/fussy eaters don't like pieces to chew on when drinking something. 

    Remember, Basundi will continue to thicken as it cools. So do not cook it longer than required. If your not vegan, you can totally make it using whole milk and creamer. 

    You can add some fruits like mangoes, pineapple, raspberries, and strawberries towards the end. It helps cut the sweetness with some tart in this flavored milk recipe. 

    If your Basundi ends up being sweeter, just add some more milk, and if it's less sweet, you can always add more sugar. 

    This vegan Indian dessert recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can also freeze it. When it's time to see, either serve it cold or heat and serve. 

    Vegan dessert ideas

    • Rose Hot Chocolate
    • Ferrero Rocher Cookies
    • No-Bake Chocolate Oats Bars
    • Strawberry Marshmallow Ice Cream
    • Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
    a bowl of Vegan Rose Basundi with a spoon in it

    Delicious festive dessert!

    If you’ve tried this Vegan Indian Rose Flavored Basundi Dessert Recipe or any other recipe on the blog please let me know how it went by commenting below, I love hearing from you!

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    a bowl of Vegan Rose Basundi with a spoon in it

    Vegan Rose Basundi

    Vegan Rose Basundi is a twist to the classic Indian dessert recipe! This simple, easy and delicious milk pudding can be served hot or cold. Ideal for festivals, holidays, parties, and general merriment. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine: gujarati, Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 266.24kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    Wide mouth thick bottomed saucepan

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups coconut milk
    • 2 cups vegan creamer/evaporated milk/whipping cream
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2-3 tbsp rose milk powder/rose syrup
    • 1/2 tbsp rose water
    • fried nuts like almonds and pistachios for garnish

    Instructions

    • Pour full-fat coconut milk into a wide mouth thick bottomed pan.
    • Then pour the vegan creamer. Mix and bring to a boil. Keep the flame on low to medium.
    • Keep stirring at regular intervals and scraping the sides of the pan to avoid scorching. The mixture should reduce in half.
    • Then add sugar. You can also add jaggery or cane/brown sugar.
    • Add rose powder and rose water to the pan.
    • Continue to cook on medium flame till the mixture thickens. This could take 20-25 minutes. Do not cover the pan at any point.
    • The final consistency should resemble a smoothie. Fry almonds and pistachios in oil and pour them over the Rose Basundi. You can serve this vegan Basundi hot or cold.

    Notes

    For rose flavor, you can also add rose syrup instead of rose milk powder. If doing so, adjust the quantity of sugar as it's already sweet. Also, there is no need to add food color.
    Cardamom powder, nutmeg, and saffron can also be added to give it a more aromatic flavor. Skipping the sugar and adding vegan condensed milk will help reduce the cooking time as it will help thicken the milk quickly. 
    You may use other non-dairy milk like almond, oat, or soy milk in place of coconut milk. 
    If you like your milk pudding to be smooth, add nuts powder instead of whole nuts. Especially some kids/fussy eaters don't like pieces to chew on when drinking something. 
    Remember, Basundi will continue to thicken as it cools. So do not cook it longer than required. If your not vegan, you can totally make it using whole milk and creamer. 
    You can add some fruits like mangoes, pineapple, raspberries, and strawberries towards the end. It helps cut the sweetness with some tart in this flavored milk recipe. 
    If your Basundi ends up being sweeter, just add some more milk, and if it's less sweet, you can always add more sugar. 
    This vegan dessert can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can also freeze it. When it's time to see, either serve it cold or heat and serve. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266.24kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.37g | Protein: 3.84g | Fat: 17.63g | Saturated Fat: 14.41g | Sodium: 53.16mg | Potassium: 281.19mg | Fiber: 0.32g | Sugar: 23.5g | Vitamin A: 309.16IU | Vitamin C: 6.42mg | Calcium: 124.73mg | Iron: 3.12mg
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    1. fat tiger ready-to-eat momos says

      June 25, 2021 at 2:59 am

      5 stars
      This basundi recipe is a must-try

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      • Priya says

        June 25, 2021 at 2:21 pm

        Thank you.

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