Ingredients

• apples 2 medium size
• paneer - 250 gm
• sugar - 1/3 cup
• almonds - 2 tbsp
• saffron 1 big pinch
• milk 2 liter
• sugar - 1/4 cup

How to Make Apple and Paneer Basundi

• Peel, core and grate the apples.
• Grate the paneer.
• Add sugar to apple and simmer gently till they are soft.
• Add paneer, simmer for 1 minute and remove from fire.
• Cool the apple mixture, cover and refrigerate.
• Soak almonds in hot water.
• Soak saffron in 2 tsp of milk.
• Heat remaining milk in a thick bottomed pan.
• When it begins to boil, lower the flame and simmer gently till it is reduced to about 3/4 litre.
• While the milk is simmering, clotted cream will form on the surface.
• Push it to the side of the pan frequently.
• Add sugar and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Crush the saffron soaked in milk with a spoon and add to the milk.
• Cool and place in the refrigerator till chilled. Peel the almonds and shred.
• To serve, place apple mixture in individual pudding bowls.
• Pour thickened milk on top and garnish with shredded almonds.