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Aug 6, 2026
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Try This Oreo Cookies & Cream Fusion Basundi Recipe For Diwali Recipe
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Traditional basundi tastes delightful. But how about adding some Oreo cookies to it? This Diwali, try this basundi recipe to add a chocolatey fun to the celebrations.
Difficulty:easy
Serves:2
Time:30 mins
Contains egg: No
Diwali is celebrated across India. While some Diwali sweets are common everywhere, every region has something unique as well. Basundi is one such festive delicacy in Maharashtra and Gujarat. While the houses get all decked up with diyas, lights, rangolis, and marigold garlands, this sweet delight gently takes care of everyone’s taste buds. While you catch up with your family, a warm or chilled bowl of Basundi adds more sweetness to the long-pending conversations. Traditionally, the ingredien......Read More
Ingredients
2
Servings
For the Recipe
- Oreo cookies: 10–12 cookies
- Full-cream milk: 2.5 cups
- Sweetened condensed milk: 1 / 2 cup
- Cardamom powder: 1 / 2 tsp
- Saffron milk: 8–10 strands + 2 tbsp warm milk
- Sliced nuts (Almonds & Pistachios): 2 tbsp
Directions
Step 1
Bring full-cream milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping cream off the sides, until reduced to half its original volume (25–30 mins).
Step 2
Stir in condensed milk and cardamom powder.
Step 3
Add saffron-infused milk & simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4
Add chopped dry fruits & mix. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 5
Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
Step 6
Coarsely crush 8 Oreos using your hand. Keep some bite-sized chunks.
Step 7
In a serving glass or bowl, pour the chilled basundi, then add the Oreo crumbs.
Step 8
Garnish with sliced nuts and a whole Oreo in the middle. Serve immediately.
Tips:
Crunch Control: Assemble right before serving so the Oreo layers stay crunchy.
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