Pineapple Basundi
by Tarla Dalal
The rich and intense flavour of boiled milk tinged with enchanting spices like saffron and cardamom, is uniquely coupled with freshly-grated pineapple in this innovative Pineapple Basundi.
The flavour of pineapple is quite strong in this dessert, as the fruit is grated rather than chopped. Make sure you use ripe and sweet pineapple to get the right flavour. The creamy texture of the Pineapple Basundi is, needless to say, absolutely rich and irresistible.
Altogether, the fruity notes and the creamy texture combine to make this an awesome dessert , which is ideal to serve at parties . You can also try other tasty desserts like Basundi and Pear Rabdi .
Pineapple Basundi recipe - How to make Pineapple Basundi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 5 servings
For The Pineapple Mixture
3/4 cup freshly grated pineapple
1 tsp sugar
Other Ingredients
4 1/2 cups full-fat milk
1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
2 tbsp warm full-fat milk
5 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
For the pineapple mixture
- For the pineapple mixture
- Combine the pineapple and sugar in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Cool completely.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine the saffron and 2 tbsp of warm milk in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Combine the milk and sugar in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 25 minutes, while stirring occasionally and scrapping the sides of the pan.
- Add the saffron-milk mixture and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Cool completely.
- Once cooled, add the pineapple mixture and mix well.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve chilled.
| Energy | 298 cal |
| Protein | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 12.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 29.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 302.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 396 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 44.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 244.2 mg |
| Sodium | 44.8 mg |
| Potassium | 177.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Hi Mam, I have a query if I''ll prepare this pineapple basundi one day before of my party will it become lactate i.e. sour or spoilt & can we us ready to cook pineapple pulp instead of freshly grated pineapple.