Delicious Rose Basundi Recipe

2 bowls of Basundi dessert served in a tray with a spoon on the side.

Delicious Rose Basundi Recipe

Vegan Rose Basundi is a rich, creamy, and easy dairy-free twist on the classic Indian dessert. Infused with the delicate aroma of rose and flavored with fragrant spices and nuts, this indulgent treat is perfect for festive or special occasions. Make it in just 40 minutes and impress your guests with its luscious texture and floral sweetness!

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine gujarati, Indian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 197.72kcal

Author Priya Lakshminarayan

Equipment

Wide mouth thick bottomed saucepan

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegan ghee
2 tablespoon cashews
2 tablespoon almonds
2 tablespoon silvered pistachios
13.5 fl.oz canned coconut milk
2 cups vegan creamer
1 teaspoon saffron
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoon rose syrup
½ tablespoon rose water
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon edible rose petals

Instructions

Chop all the nuts using a Nut Chopper. Heat vegan ghee in a small pan and fry chopped cashews, pistachios, and almonds for 30 seconds.
Transfer the roasted nuts to a plate.
Pour full-fat coconut milk and vegan creamer in the same pan. Whisk it to ensure there are no lumps in the coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Keep the flame on low to medium. This could take 15 minutes.
Keep stirring at regular intervals and scraping the sides of the pan to avoid scorching. Then add sugar. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes. The mixture should reduce and thicken a bit. The color of the Basundi will also change and become creamy.
Now add the roasted nuts. Reserve some for garnish. Continue to cook it for another 10 minutes on low to medium flame. Keep stirring at intervals.
Take the Basundi off the flame. Add rose water, cardamom powder and ground nutmeg. Mix.
You can serve this vegan Basundi immediately or later when its chilled. Garnish with rose petals and rose syrup before serving.

Notes

If you prefer a smooth texture, use nut powder instead of chopped or whole nuts, especially for kids or fussy eaters who don’t like chunky bits. To enhance the authentic flavor, you can also add raisins, fresh chironji (chiroli), or dried fruits for extra richness. The cooking time depends on the type of vessel used and the heat level, so adjust accordingly to achieve the perfect creamy consistency.

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