Badam halwa recipe | Almond halwa
Badam Halwa is a rich Indian sweet made of almonds, ghee and sugar. It is usually served during festivals and special occasions.
Equipment
- Pan
- spatula
- Blender
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Almonds
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 4 - 5 tbsp Ghee
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 1 pinch Cardamom powder
- few Chopped almonds (For garnishing)
Instructions
- Soak 1 cup of almonds in water overnight. Peel the skins the next day.
- Grind the peeled almonds with ½ cup milk to form a smooth paste.
- Heat 4-5 tbsp of ghee in a pan, add the almond paste, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
- Add saffron-soaked milk, cardamom powder, and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in another tablespoon of ghee and cook until the halwa leaves the pan's sides.
- Garnish with chopped almonds and saffron, then serve.
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Notes
- Please use a heavy-bottom pan or a non-stick pan.
- You need to stir it continuously in low - medium flame.
- Use fresh, good-quality almonds for the best flavor.
- If you want it to be smooth, add more ghee while cooking.
- To make it more colorful, you can add a little yellow food color.
- Badam Halwa thickens upon cooling, so adjust the cooking time if you prefer a softer texture.
- Adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet version.
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