Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Apple Rabdi/Rabri- Evaporated milk based Apple dessert

A big HELLO to everyone ! It has been a long time since we updated a post here. So much has been going on in our personal lives that the blog sort of took second seat. Although, one of the highlights during this time was that  Sunitha and I visited after 13 long years.  Those of you, who are our friends in Facebook might already know about that reunion. I was so busy with the preparations and planning. Sunitha is in the middle of a move and that is why off the blogging scene for a while. Sorry about that !

Apple Rabdi/Rabri


Today's post has been in my drafts for a while now.  Hopefully,  I will be back in the swing of things as far as blogging goes soon.  I am waiting for my children to finish summer vacation, general visiting, travelling and holidaying the family is involved in right now.  Coming back to the recipe, the whole inspiration behind making this dessert was Kulsum from Journey Kitchen.  She did a guest post on it.  I have combined her recipe and the traditional one but I must thank her for tempting me with her beautiful pictures.

Apple Rabdi

The preparation is very much similar to that of Basundi, if you haven't noticed.The main difference here is the presence of Apples.So if you love Basundi, just like me, you must try this !

Apple Rabdi/Rabri


Ingredients:

Milk- 4 cups/1 liter
Condensed milk-2 Tbsp
Sugar- 1/4 cup
Apples,peeled and grated- 3
Cardamom powdered- 1 tsp
Saffron- a pinch soaked in a Tbsp warm milk
Pistachios, blanched and slivered- 2-3 Tbsp

Method:

1.Boil milk in a thick bottom pan and cook until it is reduced to about half the quantity.
2.Add sugar and condensed milk and stir continuously for 4-5 minutes.
3.Add the grated apple and cook for about 4 minutes.
4.Add the cardamom and saffron. Mix well and switch off the heat.
5.Throw in the pistachios.Serve warm or cold.

Notes:

1.You could use condensed milk as a sweetener instead of sugar, just like Kulsum says.
2.It is better to use a sweet variety of apple for this preparation.
3.You could replace pistachios with almonds if you like.

50 comments:

  1. amazing to c old friends !! happy for you guys !! as usual the spread looks awesome

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  2. Im sure im gonna love this! can't wait to make it! :) and yes, saw the pics on facebook..awesome times you guys had!

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  3. lovely rabri with apple new idea to make healthy rabri

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  4. bellissima ricetta e soprattutto foto stupende.complimenti

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  5. 13 years.. thats quite a loong time.. Hope you guys had loads of fun.. saw the pics in FB :)

    I had Rabdi only once from a Rajasthani restaurant in Kochi. We had liked it then. But that was not with an apple flavour. This should also be delicious with an additional flavour. Looks yumm..

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  6. Lovely rabri..
    www.savitharajsspiceland.blogspot.com

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  7. I didn't know tha tyou both were meeting up after so many years.

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  8. isnt it great to meet such old close pal after such a long long time. happy for you girls. the rabdi looks awesome.

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  9. Glad I inspired this post :-) Honestly I think your pictures are way better :-) And love the pistachio, saffron flavoring. Infact when I was making it those were the flavors on my mind as well but cinnamon just called my name at the time!

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  10. Good to know that you guys had a blast of a time. Yes, I saw the Fb update.

    The dessert looks fabulous and the pictures awesome, as always.:)

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  11. Loved this rabri idea...I usually make it with carrot...never thought of using apple...loved it with beautiful pictures..

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  12. Good to know that you guys had a wonderful time..beautiful and tempting dessert.

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  13. I like basundi myself so I definitely think will like the apple variation too... curious...
    US Masala

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  14. What a tempting dessert...I am sure the touch of apples will give a new look for basundi...Have to try out soon

    http://panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  15. Delicious looking rabri with apple as a flavor. As always your clicks are wonderful.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  16. yummy looking dessert delicious presentation

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  17. So glad you're back! This looks very yummy!!!

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  18. wow!!yummy n delicious sweet!lovely click!

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  19. Looks so tempting and flavorful dear... Yummmm...

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  20. This is such awesome looking. Super tempting clicks.

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  21. Wow delciious looking dessert n yummy clicks

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  22. Stunning pics and fantastic recipe. Totally collaborative :)

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  23. How coincidence! I also met my friend last week whom I haven't met for 14 years! We both met in the US, but we lived in different cities... it's so weird but we haven't changed much...well, besides my body shape maybe. =P I'm glad you had a great time with your friend! Your apple Rabdi looks delicious and I love your food styling!

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  24. wow i always love basundi and apple in that will be pretty nice too. Nice clicks and so happy to see ur pics in FB

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  25. Very delicious and lovely combination. .

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  26. I have tried this from Kulsum's blog and loved the creamy and apply taste of this dessert. Lovely clicks, Namitha.

    Lite Bite

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  27. Good to know that you guys had a wonderful time...apple rabri looks delicious and stunning..love ur pics as always..

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  28. your clicks are awesome and healthy and yummy recipe....

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  29. Wowww.. Delicious looking apple rabri.. Simply inviting dear.

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  30. Yummy! and delicious pic Namitha. yes, saw the pics in FB. Glad that you had tons of fun!

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  31. snaps are too tempting... and snap is stunning as usual :0

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  32. Good to have u back!!! And this is one super delicious rabdi!! Awesome clicks :)
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  33. this looks awesome! love the pics!

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  34. Looks so yummy and creamy..tempting clicks !! Yep read about the reunion..happy for you gals !!

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  35. Looks sooo yum!!!
    happy 2 follow u

    thesaji.blogspot.com

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  36. That's a lovely dessert. Love the combination.

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  37. I said the same to Kulsum its my mum fav i should make it as soon as she is come to see me again yum!

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  38. so yummy and delicious recipe.... inviting clicks...

    Dish Name Starts with I
    Learning-to-cook
    Regards,
    Akila

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  39. Wow! This really sounds delicious. It is very different from anything I have seen. I would love to try it:)

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  40. Just found your blog when searching for croissants on foodgawker. You 've got a great site going. Looks like i am going to be a regular here.

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  41. me too love rabri but with apple its for the first time i heard it...looks deliciousaaaa

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