Apple Rabdi/Rabri

Rabdi is a perfectly proportioned combination of milk and sugar,thickened in a broad-bottomed vessel.Adding Apples to rabdi makes it more tasty and healthy.

Recently we had a party at our home and I tried this recipe and I ended with good praise from my friends and family. 

This is simply mind-blowing recipe ,thanks to my friend Bhargavi Chitta, 
who is happy to share it with us.
Apple swan credit goes to my husband Praveen.

Ingredients :

Heavy whipping cream --24 oz 

Milk powder -- 2tsp (Optional)

Cold Milk -- 1/4 cup (Optional)

Sugar -- 1/2 cup

Chopped dry nuts ( Almonds & Cashews) -- 1/4 cup

Sweet Apples (Peeled and grated ) -- 2 medium

Preparation:

• Heat heavy whipping in a broad-bottomed vessel on a medium flame till it comes to boil.
• Simmer and cook for approx. 10 to 15 minutes or till the milk reduces to 1/4 its quantity, while stirring and scrapping the sides of the pan continuously.
• In a small bowl take 1/4 cup of cold milk and mix the milk powder without lumps .
• Add  sugar , milk with milk powder and simmer for another 5-8 minutes or till the milk thickens,stir continuously.
• Add chopped dry nuts and cook for 5 mins .
• Now add grated apples and cook for 5 more mins ,switch off the stove and  let it stay for 5-10 mins with lid closed .
• Yummy Apple rabdi  is ready to serve hot or cold .

Note: 

• When making rabdi, it is very important to keep scraping the sides of the pan at all times, otherwise the sides will burn. 
• You can use whole milk instead of heavy whipping cream .Use 6 cups of whole milk ,it takes 40-45 mins to thicken.
• Apples must be sweet if not milk will curdle.