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Chocolate Basundi with Mango Recipe

Romi Bhattacharjee

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Nurtured by the nourishing meals of her mother and pishimoni (paternal aunt), Romi ...

Dec 17, 2025

Author :Romi Bhattacharjee

Romi Bhattacharjee

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Nurtured by the nourishing meals of her mother and pishimoni (paternal aunt), Romi ...

Published : Dec 17, 2025

Take the traditional charm of Basundi and give it a bold, modern twist with rich cocoa and ripe mangoes.

Difficulty:easy

Serves:3

Time:1h 10m

Contains egg: No

Chocolate Basundi with Mango is a decadant Indian fusion dessert that reimagines slow-cooked sweet milk with the boldness of cocoa and the sunshine sweetness of mango. Perfect for festive moments or just pure indulgence.

A decadent, concentrated milk dessert from western India, Basundi has been a festival favorite, a wedding bouquet, and a symbol of indulgence. But have you thought of tweaking it a little? Here we present a Chocolate Basundi with Mango. Surprised? You might be, as it i......Read More

Ingredients

3
Servings

For the Recipe

Full Cream Milk - 1 liter
Sugar -1/2 cup (or as per your taste)
Milk Powder - 2 tsp
Cardamom powder - 1 tsp (adjust as per your taste)
Chopped dry fruits (almonds, pistachios and cashew nuts)
Cadbury Cocoa Powder - 1 tsp
Mango (puree) - 1/2 cup

Directions

Chocolate Basundi with Mango-In a pan bring the milk to a boil

Step 1

In a pan, bring the milk to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30–35 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides to prevent sticking or burning.

Chocolate Basundi with Mango-Once the milk has reduced

Step 2

Once the milk has reduced to about two-thirds of its original volume, add milk powder.

Chocolate Basundi with Mango-Stir in powdered sugar

Step 3

Stir in powdered sugar and stir until completely dissolved.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped nuts.

Chocolate Basundi with Mango-Add the cardamom powder

Step 5

Add the cardamom powder, then simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Chocolate Basundi with Mango-Divide the prepared basundi

Step 6

Divide the prepared basundi into two separate bowls. Allow one bowl to cool completely (you can refrigerate). Add Cadbury Cocoa Powder to the remaining hot basundi and let it mix completely.

Chocolate Basundi with Mango-Continue stirring until the cocoa powder

Step 7

Continue stirring until the cocoa powder is thoroughly incorporated with no lumps remaining.

Chocolate Basundi with Mango-Puree some chopped mangoes into a smooth pulp

Step 8

Puree some chopped mangoes into a smooth pulp, then mix the mango puree into the cooled bowl of basundi. Stir well to blend evenly.

Chocolate Basundi with Mango-Refrigerate both versions of the basundi

Step 9

Refrigerate both versions of the basundi for at least 30 minutes. To serve, layer the two flavors in individual bowls or create two layers in a single bowl, as per your preference. Garnish with additional chopped mangoes and dry fruits. Enjoy.

Tips:

Serve chilled.