Hi guys! This blog is for cherishing my younger sister. She is five years younger than me, and we still vibe so well irrespective of whether there is something to actually vibe about. Those with siblings will understand. And since I stay in the hostel, I do miss her. But nonetheless, the sweet memories make up for all the fighting, playing, laughing and loads of fun. 

So I suppose we had taken this one during Covid, though I do not remember the occasion. And she was gonna dig in. But I stopped her for the shot you know. And yes I was the one who took it that way.  I feel like the picture looks cool with the opened up basundi boxes and the spoons held in opposite directions enhances it. 

*Shout out to all those foodie influencers.*

In other words, this luscious dish is a treasure trove of a variety of flavours. 

Let us dive into a bit of history here. Basundi is apparently derived from the Marathi word ‘Basundhi’ which means soft and delectable. I mean, the taste lives up to it's name. Initially introduced as a regal dessert in Gujarat and Maharashtra fit for those living in palaces, it is now a famous delicacy for special occasions like festivals, weddings and birthdays.

It has various benefits as well. 

1. Milk : The main ingredient in Basundi is milk, which is rich in calcium. And this element is important for strong bones and teeth, and increases overall skeletal health. You could say that this is a sweet way to meeting the protein requirements of the body as well as the milk used is rich in high quality protein. 
2. The carbohydrates in this velvetty delight gives you the energy for the various activities you may participate in during those ‘special occasions’. It definitely does convert the currency you paid in the bakery into energy currency of the cell - ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). 
3. Basundi is garnished with saffron, cardamom and nuts. They are not just sprinkled on top of this dish to make it look colourful. These items infuse this lovely delicacy with the required minerals and vitamins along with antioxidants. Cardamom is also known to aid in digestion. 

Anyway, we got this from Ananda Bhavan, and I don't know the price because our parents bought it for us. It was just awesome. 

For some reason, I feel, Ananda Bhavan nails each one of its savoury items. They are just fabulously gorgeous and finger licking delicious.

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