Description
This Delicious Rose Basundi is a creamy, fragrant vegan Indian dessert made with coconut milk, vegan creamer, nuts, and flavored with rose syrup and aromatic spices. Perfectly sweetened and garnished with edible rose petals, it’s a delightful treat for festive occasions or special moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts
- 1 teaspoon vegan ghee
- 2 tablespoon cashews, chopped
- 2 tablespoon almonds, chopped
- 2 tablespoon silvered pistachios, chopped
Base
- 13.5 fl.oz canned full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups vegan creamer
- 1 teaspoon saffron
- ½ cup sugar
Flavorings and Garnish
- 2 tablespoon rose syrup
- ½ tablespoon rose water
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon edible rose petals
Instructions
- Prepare Nuts: Chop all the nuts using a nut chopper to your desired size. Heat vegan ghee in a small pan and roast the chopped cashews, pistachios, and almonds for about 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly toasted. Transfer the roasted nuts to a plate, reserving some for garnishing later.
- Cook Basundi Mixture: In the same pan, pour in the canned full-fat coconut milk and vegan creamer. Whisk thoroughly to eliminate any lumps and bring the mixture to a boil over low to medium heat. This will take approximately 15 minutes. Stir regularly, scraping the sides to prevent sticking and scorching.
- Add Sugar and Thicken: Once the mixture reaches a boil, add the sugar and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. During this time, the mixture will reduce slightly, thicken, and develop a creamy texture and color.
- Incorporate Nuts: Add the roasted nuts to the thickened mixture, reserving some nuts for garnish. Continue to simmer and cook on low to medium heat for another 10 minutes. Stir intermittently to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Finish with Flavors: Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the rose water, cardamom powder, and ground nutmeg, mixing well to combine all aromatic flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: The vegan Basundi can be served warm immediately or chilled to enhance its creamy texture. Before serving, garnish with edible rose petals and drizzle with rose syrup for an elegant, floral finish.
Notes
- For a smooth texture, especially suitable for kids or those preferring no nut chunks, use ground nut powder instead of chopped nuts.
- To enhance the authentic richness, consider adding raisins, fresh chironji (chiroli), or other dried fruits during the cooking process.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the type of cookware and heat level; adjust accordingly to achieve a perfectly creamy consistency without scorching.
- Ensure to stir frequently and scrape the pan edges to prevent burning and to achieve even thickening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 160g)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
