Rabdi | Rabri | Milk-based Indian dessert

Rabdi

Classic Indian dessert made using thickened milk,cardamom and nuts.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:

1. Full fat milk- 1 ltr
2. Sugar-1.5 to 2 tbsp( or according to taste)
3. Cardamom powder- 1/4 tsp
4. Almonds,sliced- 2 to 3 tsp
5. Saffron strands -to garnish( optional)

Instructions:

In a heavy bottomed pan /non stick pan,bring milk to a boil over medium flame.

Reduce the flame to low.When a layer of cream/malai appears on the surface,gently move it to the sides of the pan using a spoon.Stir the milk gently every 3 to 4 minutes to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Keep collecting the cream/malai until milk is reduced to almost 1/3 rd of its original quantity.

Now add sugar,boil for about 10 minutes.

Add cardamom powder and almonds,mix well until combined.Garnish with saffron strands and serve chilled.

NOTES

• Rabdi can be also served with Jalebi, Shahi tukda or can be used to make Banarasi Lassi.
• Adjust the quantity of sugar according to your taste.